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January 17, 2026
Evacuation order on Sydney’s northern beaches as Australia’s east coast smashed by stormy weather
Residents near Narrabeen Lagoon told to leave as homes flooded and cars submerged across city
TL;DR
- Emergency warnings were issued for Sydney's northern beaches, with residents told to evacuate.
- Flooding and landslides have damaged homes and submerged cars across Sydney.
- A woman died when a tree branch fell on her car in Macquarie Pass.
- State Emergency Service crews received over 800 calls for help in New South Wales.
- Queensland experienced thunderstorms that left thousands of properties without power.
- Sunny skies were forecast for the Australian Open in Melbourne, while other cities faced varying weather conditions.
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