Sydney floods: Two killed and thousands forced to evacuate
In the past fortnight, New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland have been pummelled by heavy downpours that have caused floods and killed 20 people. The threat has now intensified in Sydney, which has been hit by widespread flash-flooding. Two bodies - believed to be of a woman, 67, and her son, 34 - were found in a Sydney canal on Tuesday. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said 40,000 residents in the state had been ordered to evacuate, and another 20,000 people were on standby.
Source: bbc.com