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Severe Flooding Hits Sydney: 42 Rescues Amid Heavy Rain

2/28/2026

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Heavy rainfall in Australia caused significant flooding, especially in Sydney, where more than 100 millimetres fell in three hours.
The NSW State Emergency Service reported 42 rescues and about 500 calls for help.
Fairfield faced evacuations and residents were stranded.
The Bureau of Meteorology warned of more rain and increased bull shark activity in murky waters.
South Australia and parts of Victoria remain under flood watch as heavy rainfall continues.

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Heavy rainfall in Australia caused significant flooding, especially in Sydney, where more than 100 millimetres fell in three hours.
The NSW State Emergency Service reported 42 rescues and about 500 calls for help.
Fairfield faced evacuations and residents were stranded.
The Bureau of Meteorology warned of more rain and increased bull shark activity in murky waters.
South Australia and parts of Victoria remain under flood watch as heavy rainfall continues.