Welcome to our ongoing coverage of the floods affecting the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, as of Wednesday, May 21.
Severe flooding has left numerous residents in Taree stranded on the roofs of their homes, awaiting urgent rescue. Forecasts predict that the region will experience substantial rainfall, estimated between 150mm and 300mm.
The Manning River has risen beyond six metres, surpassing its previous record for flooding set in 1929, raising significant concerns for the safety of thousands more homes in the area.