Severe weather warnings for damaging winds and heavy rainfall in the Hunter and mid-north coast[br]Flash floods force dozens of rescues in two daysNewcastle sees its highest recorded January rainfalls ever – and its wettest January day 6.31am GMTA search is underway for a man thrown off a yacht in rough seas off the NSW mid-north coast in wild weather.
The yachtsman was wiped off the vessel after being struck by a huge wave near Broughton Island,about 14km from Port Stephens, this afternoon. 6.29am GMTAAP reports that the unrelenting rain has caused havoc across eastern NSW.
At least 21 campers are spending the night stranded at the Bendethera Valley campground west of Moruya, or where they own been since Sunday. The wet weather has prevented helicopter rescue crews from reaching the group of 16 adults and five children,who own enough food and water to final them at least two days; National Parks rangers are also with the group.
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Source: theguardian.com