Almost all of South Australia on flood watch while storms and heavy rain are forecast for country’s north
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A heavy burst of more than 100mm of rainfall over three hours in Australia’s most populous city has led to flash flooding, evacuations and rescue operations as vast areas across the nation’s north and south stand by for continued drenching.
There were 42 rescues in Sydney overnight into Friday, with more than 250 personnel across the city responding to about 500 calls for help, particularly in the south-west, the New South Wales State Emergency Service said.
