Published: November 27, 2018
• More than 50mm of rain fell in an hour before 6.30am in parts of Sydney
• Severe weather warning in place with high winds expected later in day
Intense rain and flooding has hit Sydney and the Illawarra just ahead of the peak-hour commute, with authorities warning people to delay their journey or stay at home if possible.
The downpour began about 5.30am and parts of Sydney were expected to receive up to 200mm of rain, the most in a single day in three years. The Observatory Hill weather station recorded more than a month’s worth of rain in just two hours – 84.6mm by 7am. The November average is 83.8mm.
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