One of Sydney's most important rivers has broken its banks after wild flooding, leaving locals stranded. The ferry terminal on the Parramatta River, in Sydney's west, is completely flooded, with services to and from the area cancelled indefinitely until the once-in-100 year weather event is over. Locals who live in close proximity to the Parramatta River said conditions are unprecedented after the banks were broken between Charles Street weir and the ferry wharf. The Parramatta River has already reached dangerously high water levels, with residents encouraged to stay indoors and be prepared to evacuate if contacted by emergency services. In Chester Hill, also in Sydney's west, a storm has left many homes destroyed or in need of urgent repairs on Saturday.

Source: Daily Mail March 20, 2021 01:48 UTC