NSW premier Chris Minns expected to declare a natural disaster as evacuation orders remain in place for several towns and suburbs along the HawkesburyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastHundreds of residents in Sydney’s north-west have been ordered to flee their homes after heavy rain caused flooding in the Hawkesbury-Nepean River catchment.The New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, said he will formally declare a natural disaster on Sunday, after the heavy rain on Friday and Saturday that prompted authorities to open the spill gates at Warragamba Dam.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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Author : Ben Smee and Australian Associated Press
Publish date : 2024-04-07 03:52:24
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