Millions in New South Wales were warned of potential flooding on Wednesday, as a powerful weather system dumped heavy rain along nearly 1,000 km of the state's coast.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said the deluge, driven by a combination of three weather systems, could see rainfall totals peaking at 75 mm on Wednesday night, up to 120 mm on Thursday, and 60 mm on Friday. The warning covers a vast stretch of New South Wales (NSW), including the city of Sydney.
At a press briefing, NSW State Emergency Service Deputy Commissioner Debbie Platz said recent weather conditions have primed catchments for flooding.
“Some communities that have already been impacted by earlier heavy rains could see flooding overnight,” Platz said, warning that fatigue and complacency could increase risks.
“This year we have seen significant weather events, significant flooding and a lot of damage. We know the community is tired and volunteers are tired,” she added.
The state's north has already endured severe flooding in May, which left five people dead and thousands of homes damaged. Those areas, according to authorities, remain especially vulnerable.
Steve Bernasconi, the BoM’s hazard preparedness manager, said the rainfall might not meet the official threshold for a severe weather warning. However, water catchments still at capacity could result in isolated major flooding.
Emergency services are urging residents to monitor weather alerts and avoid floodwaters. "Even if this doesn’t trigger a severe warning on paper, it doesn’t mean there’s no danger," Bernasconi said.
Nexperia’s China unit has told its employees to follow directives from local management and disregard instructions from the company’s Dutch head o...
Russia said that its Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, and U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, had a “constructive” conversation as they began pr...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke to his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in a telephone conversation over the weekend where issues of ...
The Communist Party of China has opened the fourth plenary session of its 20th Central Committee in Beijing, as Xi Jinping outlined the country’s ac...
The Louvre, one of the world’s most visited museums, saw its priceless 19th-century crown jewels stolen in just seven minutes....
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived at the White House on Monday for his first summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, looking for a bigger U.S. commitment to Australia's critical minerals sector as China tightens control over global supply.
Controversial American political commentator Candace Owens has lost her bid to enter Australia after the country’s highest court on Wednesday backed the government’s decision to deny her a visa over concerns she could “incite discord” in the community.
Australia has launched a multimillion-dollar marketing campaign that depicts its world-first ban on social media for teenagers as "for the good of our kids" ahead of its December start date.
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and associated equipment to Australia, the Pentagon announced Tuesday.
At least 69 people have died and almost 150 injured following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cebu City in the central Visayas region of the Philippines, officials said, making it one of the country’s deadliest disasters this year.
A tsunami threat was issued in Chile after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on Friday. The epicenter was located 135 miles south of Puerto Williams on the north coast of Navarino Island.
The war in Ukraine has reached a strategic impasse, and it seems that the conflict will not be solved by military means. This creates a path toward one of two alternatives: either a “frozen” phase that can last indefinitely or a quest for a durable political regulation.
A shooting in Nice, southeastern France, left two people dead and five injured on Friday, authorities said.
Snapchat will start charging users who store more than 5GB of photos and videos in its Memories feature, prompting backlash from long-time users.
Nexperia’s China unit has told its employees to follow directives from local management and disregard instructions from the company’s Dutch head office, marking a rare public split between a multinational firm and its overseas subsidiary.
Russia said that its Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, and U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, had a “constructive” conversation as they began preparations for an upcoming summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke to his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in a telephone conversation over the weekend where issues of mutual interest discussed.
The Communist Party of China has opened the fourth plenary session of its 20th Central Committee in Beijing, as Xi Jinping outlined the country’s achievements over the past five years and presented the draft framework for the next phase of national development.
King Charles III visited the scene of Manchester synagogue attack on Monday where he met with and spoke to eye witnesses of the incident.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment