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February 27, 2026
Massive Sydney Rain Dump Brings Flash Floods as Other States Await Further Deluge
Almost all of South Australia on flood watch while storms and heavy rain are forecast for country’s north
TL;DR
- Sydney received over 100mm of rain in three hours, causing flash flooding, evacuations, and over 40 rescues.
- The New South Wales State Emergency Service responded to hundreds of calls, with Fairfield being particularly affected.
- Thousands of commuters were stranded, and parts of major roads were closed.
- Other parts of Australia, including Birdsville and Mount Isa in Queensland, have experienced significant rainfall, with some areas on flood watch.
- Tropical lows are being monitored east of Townsville and over the Gulf of Carpentaria, with heavy rain and storms expected across northern Australia.
- Adelaide and western districts of Victoria and NSW are also expecting substantial rainfall and potential flash flooding.
- The climate crisis is highlighted as a factor increasing Australia's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
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