Massive rain dump on Sydney leads to flash flooding and rescue operations

Thousands of commuters stranded on major roads after severe weather on Thursday night Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A heavy burst of more than 100mm of rainfall over three hours in Australia’s most populous city has led to flash flooding, sparking evacuations and rescue operations. There were 42 rescues in Sydney overnight into Friday, with more than 250 personnel across the city responding to about 500 ca...

By Australian Associated Press