East Coast Braces for Floods Amid Week-Long Rainfall

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NSW is bracing for more heavy rain this week, raising concerns about possible flooding across the state.

Parts of the eastern coast, from the Illawarra up to the Hunter, saw 20–30mm of rain yesterday, with Point Perpendicular near Jervis Bay recording a whopping 65mm. Today, rain is expected to push further inland, hitting the Central West and Northern Tablelands. South-east Queensland, including the Darling Downs, will also see showers.

Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Helen Reid said the daily totals might not sound extreme, but the “long-lived” nature of the system means totals could add up to significant amounts by week’s end.

“This week’s rain is concerning because it’s already been such a wet August,” Reid said. Much of eastern NSW has already seen three to four times the usual rainfall for this month, leaving the ground too saturated to soak up more water.

Flood watch warnings are in place, and anyone living near rivers or creeks should keep an eye on updates. The heaviest rain is expected on Wednesday and Thursday, with the Mid North Coast potentially seeing 24-hour totals topping 100mm.

The system is set to ease by Friday, with skies expected to clear fully by Saturday. For the latest updates and warnings, head to the BoM website.

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