Floods in New South Wales of Australia

Emergency crews are searching for 2 people who are missing after a vehicle was swept away by flood waters near Boorowa, New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

Meanwhile authorities said that rivers are rising following dam releases and further heavy rain in late October, and warned of record-breaking floods along the Lachlan River in the town of Forbes.

New South Wales has endured weeks of severe weather including very heavy rainfall and widespread flooding. State Emergency Service (NSW SES) said teams have responded to over 10,000 requests for assistance in the last 7 weeks.

Two Missing Near Boorowa
NSW Police said a multi-agency search is continuing after 2 people were reported missing when a vehicle was swept into floodwaters in Bevendale, about 50km east of Boorowa on 31 October 2022.

Police were told a utility vehicle attempted to cross a flooded causeway at Prestons Creek when it was swept off the road by water. Two men managed to free themselves from the cabin of the vehicle. However, two others believed to have been travelling in the vehicle have not been located.

Evacuations in Cootamundra, Adelong and Moama
On 31 October 2022, around 400 properties in the Cootamundra area were evacuated due to heavy rainfall along the Muttama and Jindalee Creeks.