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Severe Flooding in Eastern Australia Claims Lives and Isolates Communities

Record floods in eastern Australia have resulted in three deaths and left many residents isolated as heavy rain continues to fall.

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Severe flooding in eastern Australia has led to three confirmed deaths and left thousands isolated. Over 500 rescues have been conducted as communities brace for more rain. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns warned that the situation remains critical, with 50,000 residents advised to prepare for evacuation. The flooding has surpassed historical records, affecting towns like Taree and Port Macquarie. Emergency services are deployed, but the scale of the disaster exceeds available resources. Evacuation centers have been established as authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.

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  • The articles report on severe flooding in Australia, resulting in two deaths and ongoing emergency responses.
  • Communities are isolated, and property damage is extensive due to the torrential rain and record floodwaters.
  • There is a sense of urgency and tragedy as emergency services struggle to manage the crisis.

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"…Flash flooding on Australia’s southeast coast has killed two people and cut off towns, isolating tens of thousands of residents, as officials warned Thursday that more downpours were expected over the next 24 hours."

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"…Record floodwaters on Australia's east coast left two people dead and two others missing, officials said Thursday, as more heavy rain was forecast in the area."

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The severe flooding in eastern Australia has been caused by record heavy rain and torrential downpours that have exceeded historical rainfall records, particularly in New South Wales since Tuesday, leading to widespread flooding.

Over 50,000 residents have been stranded or advised to prepare for evacuation due to the ongoing floods in eastern Australia, with thousands more isolated in various communities.

More than 500 rescues have been conducted in New South Wales over just a few days, including saving people trapped by floodwaters or stranded after attempting to drive through flooded areas.

Towns such as Taree and Port Macquarie on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales have been severely affected by the flooding, along with other parts of eastern Australia experiencing historic flood levels.

Authorities have established evacuation centers, advised 50,000 residents to prepare for evacuation, and continue to monitor the situation closely as Premier Chris Minns warned the situation remains critical with more rain forecast.

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