Hundreds rescued, 50k residents to be cut off by floodwaters on NSW Mid North Coast

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Hundreds rescued, 50k residents to be cut off by floodwaters on NSW Mid North Coast

Almost 50,000 people are preparing to be cut off from the world as heavy rainfall and flash flooding intensifies across the NSW Mid North Coast.

Hundreds of people have had to be rescued overnight from the rapidly rising waters, with NSW SES crews winching people to safety from rooftops and surging rivers.

More than 1000 calls were made to the SES in the past 24 hours, with 339 residents rescued from the floodwaters as they near 1-in-500-year levels.

An estimated 50,000 people are preparing to be cut off as water levels continue to rise, with widespread rainfall expected to continue.

More torrential rain is likely on the way, with forecasts indicating a further 100mm to 150mm in the next 24 hours, though isolated totals of up to 300mm are expected in areas including Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Taree, Woolgoolga, Sawtell and Dorrigo.

Camera IconAn estimated 50,000 residents will be cut off as floodwaters rise. NSW SES Credit: Supplied

”We’ve seen continual rainfall and very fast-flowing rivers, which when combined with flooded roads, have made it very difficult to access some isolated people,” NSW SES assistant commissioner Colin Malone said.

“Our crews have been working through the night to complete flood rescues, but our message to people still awaiting rescue is to remain in safe locations, away from floodwaters in dry locations if possible.

“While dozens of rescues have been completed overnight, they continue to be received, and the NSW SES and our partner agencies have helicopter resources, boats and high clearance vehicles responding when it is safe to do so.”

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