Homes have been swept away and thousands ordered to move amid relentless rain that has lashed the NSW coast for days. Structures are seen during flooding in Richmond, north west of SydneyThe Hawkesbury River is expected to peak on Tuesday morning. Pictured are Windsor residents rowing to safety after being cut off by floodwatersMuch of the NSW mid north coast remains flooded. Pictured: McGraths Hill, north west of SydneyOn the Hawkesbury River another evacuation order was issued for low lying properties in North Richmond, Agnes Banks and Windsor amid major flooding. The Australian Defence Force will provide two search and rescue helicopters operating out of the NSW south coast for 24 hour operations.

Source: Daily Mail March 22, 2021 19:31 UTC