Defence Force called in ahead of expected serious flooding in NSW

abc.net.au/news/nsw-floods-defence-force-called-in-to-help-with-rescues/101514922The Australian Defence Force has been called in to help with flood rescues, setting up bases in three locations around New South Wales as the state prepares for serious flooding.

Three defence helicopters will be on standby from tonight for use in Greater Sydney, the Hunter region and Forbes in the Central West. The SES says there are about 60 flood warnings across the state, with many inland rivers potentially seeing more flooding today and tomorrow.Authorities are keeping a close eye on the region's dams, with many already at or near capacity and "highly likely" to spill.

Burrinjuck Dam in the Riverina began spilling into the Murrumbidgee River on Friday. It is currently at 104.8 per cent with releases increasing to 55 gigalitres a day. Water NSW is keeping a close eye on Copeton Dam, which is at 98.2 per cent, Keepit Dam, 91.1 per cent, Wyangala Dam, 92.8 per cent, and Burrendong Dam, which is at 115 per cent and continuing to rise into its flood mitigation zone.Between 20 to 40 millimetres of rain is expected for much of inland NSW today, with isolated storms expected to bring up to 70mm in some areas.

Do you have to be vaccinated? Can anyone fill sand bags? Or are we still imposing stupid COVID rules?

Let it rain

Hurrah to have a Government that reacts to an Emergency.

Another one in a 100 year event

Does Shane know? We don't want him to be disappointed with the offer of help.

Let's hope they're not using EVs.👇😬

Oh dear, fancy getting ready before the event. Does this mean out PM isn't on holiday in Hawaii.

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