NSW’s mid-north coast is in the middle of a flood crisis. Three people have been killed, and at least one more is missing, as extreme rainfall has continued today.
NSW Premier Chris Minns said the weather emergency has caused “one of the largest deployments” of emergency services personnel in the state’s history.
The flooding event has been declared a natural disaster.
This BOM image shows the current flooding levels in impacted areas.
Death toll
The death toll from this flood event sits at three. Authorities found the body of a 63-year-old man in Taree and the body of a man in his 30s in Rosewood, just west of Port Macquarie. The third person’s identity is not known at the time of posting.
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Authorities fear the death toll could rise as multiple searches for missing people remain underway.
Severe flooding has forced the suspension of some search operations. Authorities are urging residents to remain cautious and follow safety advice.
Response
Around 50,000 people and 9,500 properties remain in the disaster zone.
Thousands of emergency workers and volunteers have also been deployed across the state, supported by more than 500 trucks, boats, and helicopters.
Nearly 600 people have been rescued so far by emergency services.
Authorities are urging residents to evacuate while it’s still safe, warning that worsening conditions could hinder rescue efforts.
