Severe flooding has wreaked havoc in New South Wales, Australia, leading to mass evacuations as heavy rain continues. Over 48,000 residents are cut off, with rescue efforts underway for those stranded on rooftops. The Manning River has reached record levels, surpassing peaks from 1929. Emergency services, equipped with around 1,600 personnel, have conducted hundreds of rescues. Meteorologists predict further intense rainfall, raising concerns about life-threatening flash floods in affected areas.