NSW weather: flood rescues, power blackouts and transport chaos as storms lash state

Emergency service receives 545 requests for help at weekend while wild weather forecast to continue throughout week with high winds and heavy rain

Severe thunderstorms that lashed the New South Wales coast left parts of the state dealing with flash flooding, power cuts and traffic chaos on Monday morning.

Heavy rainfall has soaked the state since Friday, with some areas around Sydney and the north coast receiving more than 100mm within 24 hours.

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