Australia's East Coast Devastated by Record-Breaking Floods

Record-breaking floods in New South Wales, Australia, have claimed two lives and left tens of thousands of residents isolated. Heavy rains have caused widespread devastation, with the Manning River in Taree reaching its highest-ever level, surpassing a record set in 1929. Dramatic footage shows rescue teams using boats to evacuate people from flooded homes. New South Wales Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib stated, "These aren't the records you want to break." The grim reality is that the Mid-North Coast communities will face more bad news in the coming days, as Australia's weather bureau predicts more heavy rain. Despite the devastation, the heroic efforts of emergency services, conducting 330 rescues in just 24 hours, offer a glimmer of hope.