Frustration grows among many flood-hit residents in Australia's east over slow relief and recovery as Sydney braces for more heavy downpours that may hamper clean-up plans
Residents in eastern regions express frustration over slow relief and recovery while Sydney braces for more heavy downpours as part of what PM Morrison calls"floods that we have not seen in living memory."
Thousands were forced to flee their homes after torrential rains since late last month brought widespread destruction, cutting off towns, and sweeping away farms, livestock and roads."These are terrible, terrible floods," Prime Minister Scott Morrison told radio station 2GB on Monday. Residents have been taking stock of the damage over the weekend while struggling to clear debris and sludge after water levels receded in some places.
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