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Planes, Trains And Roads Disrupted As Sydney Scores A Month’s Worth Of Rain In A Few Hours

by Rae Johnston  28 November 2018
#SydneyStorm

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The Bureau of Meteorology reports 84.6mm of rain fell in Sydney between 5 and 7am this morning, and is still powering on. For context, 83.8mm is the average rainfall for the entirety of November. Fun times!

Heavy rainfall of 50–100mm was forecast by the BOM, who said 200mm is possible in some areas. The Sydney metro and Illawarra regions were rightly predicted as most likely to see the heaviest falls, prompting flash flooding. The rain should ease off by this afternoon.

Now, if the weather is doing anything in Sydney — anything at all — you can count on a flurry of tweets about it. So of course, #SydneyStorm is where it’s at. And as we’re seeing, getting anywhere — anyhow — today is proving bit of a problem.

Walking

Flying

Driving

Braving Sydney Rail

Catching your friendly neighbourhood bus

Even the Ferry

Thanks, #SydneyStorm — may as well give up and stay home

It’s not like we’ve got a shortage of video games to keep us occupied.

The State Emergency Service says you should be keeping clear of creeks and storm drains and not walking, riding a bike or driving through flood water. If you find yourself trapped by flash flooding, get to the highest point you can, and call 000 if you need a hand to get out. SES can also be reached on 132 500.

There’s another warning due by 9:50 am.