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'Be ready to evacuate': Residents warned 'worst yet to come' as rain bomb dropped on NSW

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The downpour currently stretches from Port Stevens in the north to Batemans Bay in the south and everywhere in between. 9News

residents have been warned to "be ready to evacuate" as intense rainfall continues to wreak havoc across the state, prompting flash floods and major dams to overflow.

Emergency Services, Resilience and Flood Recovery Minister Steph Cooke said the SES has responded to some 240 requests for assistance since 6am this morning. Cooke said given the "already record rainfall" the state has experienced this year, the ground still remains saturated.READ MORE:Authorities have warned residents to stay indoors where possible."So, in addition to flash flooding, there is a very real risk of riverine flooding occurring over the days ahead."

 

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Applying the same standards that Labor repeatedly applied to Scott Morrison I presume that Anthony Albanese will now rush home to take control of the situation.

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