Australia: 50K Evacuated as Floodwaters Inundate Sydney

JUL 4 2022·Updated SEP 20 2022

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The Facts

50K people have been ordered to evacuate in Sydney, Australia due to flooding caused by extreme rainfall that resulted in the overtopping of dams and waterways bursting from their banks. This is an increase from the 32K told to evacuate on Monday.
FOX News
More than 100 people trapped in their homes and cars were rescued Mon. night and another 150 rescues took place on Tuesday.
guardian
The Emergency Services Minister credited the rescue teams for preventing any loss of life or injuries. Meanwhile, the New South Wales government declared a disaster across 23 local government areas, setting in motion federal aid for flood victims.
Time
Some areas of New South Wales have seen 700mm (27.5in) of rainfall since the flooding began. Sydney's rainfall total for this year is now 1769mm (69.6in), making this the 11th wettest year on record dating back to 1859.
guardian
Although the flood waters have receded in some areas, the forecast continues to include heavy rain for eastern areas of Sydney and north of the city along the coast.
Independent

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The Spin

Left narrative

Flooding in Australia's New South Wales is the new normal. What was once considered a once-in-a-lifetime event is now happening more frequently and plaguing everyday life for Australians. Australia is prepared to fight this climate emergency with the election of the federal Labor government in May.

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Right narrative

The end of the world is not near. Climate alarmists want you to believe that the world is ending because it's big business for elitist, woke culture. We should be spending funds on things that are actually meaningful to people, not on climate initiatives for which there is little evidence.