Frustration swelled among many flood-hit residents in Australia’s east over slow relief and recovery efforts, as Sydney braced for more heavy downpours in the next two days that may trigger flash flooding and hamper current clean-up plans.
Residents have been taking stock of the damage over the weekend while struggling to clear debris and sludge after water levels receded in some places.
The death toll from the deluge rose to 18 after a man was found dead in a car swept away in floods in Queensland on Sunday.
Power and internet are still down in several towns as emergency crews tried to clear roads to deliver essential supplies and more defence force personnel are being sent to flood-affected areas immediately to lead the recovery.
Rains have eased over the last two days but the weather bureau on Monday issued a ‘severe warning’ for parts of NSW, including state capital Sydney, as a second intense low-pressure system forms off the east coast in as many weeks.
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