Floods in eastern Australia trap over 50,000 people as waters rise
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, Australian authorities reported that devastating floods in the country’s eastern region have killed at least four people and left approximately 50,000 stranded in affected areas.
Australia’s emergency management agency stated on Friday, May 23, that recent floods in New South Wales—triggered by unprecedented rainfall—have claimed four lives so far. About 50,000 people remain trapped by floodwaters, with rescue operations focusing on delivering essential supplies to those affected.
Officials noted that as water levels gradually recede , over ,2000 emergency personnel have been deployed to assess damages and begin cleanup operations in impacted zones .
the Australian bureau of Meteorology reported some areas of New South Wales received half their annual average rainfall within just three days . The downpour submerged vast territories crossed by multiple rivers .
