NSW Floods: Three Dead, Thousands Isolated as Heavy Rain Continues

Devastating floods in New South Wales, Australia, have claimed three lives and left tens of thousands isolated. Heavy rain continues to batter the mid-north coast, with authorities warning of more bad weather to come. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has responded to over 1,000 incidents, conducting hundreds of flood rescues in the past 24 hours. NSW Premier Chris Minns stated, "Emergency services have deployed 2500 emergency workers, including 2200 SES volunteers and professionals. There are 500 appliances, including trucks and boats, and ten helicopters on site." The flooding has also had a devastating impact on local farmers, with Tanya Thompson, Member for Myall Lakes, stating, "Our primary producers, our beef, our dairy farmers, they have already been hurting from '21 and they haven't recovered properly. There's cows floating down the river. It's heartbreaking stuff." Authorities urge the community to stay vigilant and follow the latest advice. The scale of the disaster underscores the importance of preparedness and community support during extreme weather events.