NSW and Queensland weather: flash floods and fallen trees as rain lashes east coast – latest updates

Sydney and the New South Wales Central Coast is expected to receive more rain in 24 hours than it has since 1998. Follow the latest news and live updates

NSW weather: six families rescued from floodwaters as rain lashes east coast

Fallen trees and flooding have caused traffic delays in parts of Sydney.

Here’s the Manly unit of the @NSWSES working quickly to get a fallen tree off the road - causing massive delays on both sides of the Spit Bridge #SydneyStorm @abcsydney pic.twitter.com/EzUFYeiYPB

Torrential rain causing severe flooding here in Wentworth Point. Incredible aerial vision shows one car broken down in the middle of the floodwaters. #sydneyweather credit: Lee Williams pic.twitter.com/o6VlprviWZ

Hello, and welcome to what authorities say could be the wettest weekend in Sydney in 22 years.

After years of drought, Sydney is expected to receive the most rain it has had in one weather event since 1998.

Related: NSW weather: six families rescued from floodwaters as rain lashes east coast

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