Heavy rain warning in Australia, flood threat in Sydney

A warning has been issued for many residents in Windsor and North Richmond, a north-western suburb of Sydney. Heavy rains have raised river levels, prompting Australian emergency services on Sunday to provide flood evacuations for Sydney and beyond. Order issued.

Heavy rain warning in Australia, flood threat in Sydney
Heavy rain warning in Australia, image source: REUTERS

Rain fell in the east of Australia on Monday, bringing some relief to flood-stricken residents. But the danger is not over yet. Officials have issued a warning regarding the weather and said that there are signs of being affected in many areas and the rains may intensify in the coming few days.

Possibility of flood 

Officials have issued a warning saying that there is a possibility of flash floods due to heavy rains in the coming days. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said northern Victoria state, southern New South Wales and northern Tasmania could receive up to 100 mm (4 inches) of rain, about a quarter of Australia's annual average.

Weather bureau issued alert

Meteorological dean Narramore told the Australian Broadcasting Corp on Monday that a flood warning has been issued for more than 100 areas in NSW. This area has been the most affected after the rains. After the rains, there has been concern about floods, in view of which many people have been forced to run away from their homes. Roads and fields are completely flooded. dean Narramore said that the rain may have stopped but the danger has not subsided yet. Water is moving rapidly towards rivers and streams. 

Alert issued in Sydney

A warning has been issued for many residents in Windsor and North Richmond, a north-west suburb of Sydney. On Sunday, the Australian emergency services issued a flood evacuation order for Sydney and beyond due to heavy rain causing river levels to rise.