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Australia - Floods, update (ECHO 06 Jul 2022)
Pubdate: 7/6/2022 12:15:00 PM

Heavy rain and widespread floods continue to affect coastal New South Wales State, particularly Sydney's western suburbs.
According to media reports, more than 85,000 people are under evacuation orders and warnings, while houses and roads have been flooded across the State.
The Copernicus Emergency Mapping Service was activated to provide satellite maps for the areas affected by floods in New South Wales, and more than ten maps have been published so far.
On 6-7 July, more rain is forecast over eastern New South Wales.

(7/6/2022 10:17:02 AM - 7/7/2022 9:30:02 AM)

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