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Sydney Drenched: Flash Flooding Paralyses City
26 Feb
Summary
- Intense downpours caused life-threatening flash floods in Sydney.
- Nearly 100mm of rain led to road closures and train cancellations.
- Major transport routes like Anzac Bridge experienced hours of gridlock.
Severe weather warnings have been issued across Sydney as the city experiences intense rainfall. As of Thursday evening, areas such as Parramatta, Olympic Park, Fairfield, and the CBD were under threat of 'life-threatening' flash flooding due to a slow-moving storm system.
This intense downpour has already inundated several parts of the city, with some locations recording nearly 100mm of rain. Major roadways, including Parramatta Road and the City West Link, have been closed to traffic. The Anzac Bridge experienced traffic backups stretching over two hours.
Public transportation has also been significantly affected, with train services cancelled between Lidcombe and Bankstown. The weather bureau indicated that the storm, a slow-moving trough, was expected to persist over Sydney into the evening, with potential for rainfall totals between 60 and 90 mm over three to six-hour periods.
