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Heavy rainfall predictions prompt warnings in New South Wales, as the state's premier asks people to follow evacuation orders.

Spring is here, and with it comes the threat of more floods. Australia is currently experiencing its third consecutive year of a La Niña weather cycle. This means we expect more rainfall than average over the spring and summer months. There is heightened risk of floods, tropical cyclones, prolonged heatwaves…

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Swathes of the New South Wales central west were battered by rain and powerful storms overnight

More than 100 people are rescued from rooftops by ADF and SES helicopters in Eugowra in western NSW as flash flooding strikes Australia's south east amid a forecast for rising rivers and snow.

Heavy rain triggered flash floods that cut off some inland towns in Australia's southeast on Monday, with fresh evacuation warnings issued for thousands of rural residents.

Weekend rain has defied expectations of further extensive flooding.

The government's management of the recent floods shows it is unprepared to cope with the looming threats from the climate crisis, experts say.

Victoria's State Emergency Service is inundated with calls for help as heavy rain overnight causes flash flooding and sparks concerns some rivers could return to major flood level.