2024-04-05: Heavy torrential rains were reported as of Friday morning (5 April, local time) in Sydney city, New South Wales State, leading to flood warnings across the area. Reportedly, the heavy rains damaged rail equipment at a major train station in the city, delaying morning commuters. Moreover, several people were rescued from flood waters as warnings were issued for several rivers in the east.
Local traffic disruptions are to be expected, floods and landslides remain possible in the coming days. Travellers should exercise heightened caution, especially near rivers/the sea and mountainslopes and follow instructions by authorities.