Australia’s Storm Replay: Flooding Rings Back at Forbes
Just two weeks after a massive clean‑up, southeast homes got a surprise encore. The fresh deluge saw property that was scrubbed clean swum away again Thursday (Nov 17), pushing evacuees back out and bringing Singaporean and New Zealand helpers on board.
Forbes Gets a One‑in‑One‑Hundred‑Year Flash Flood
Jeff Nicholson, a 64‑year‑old resident and chief of the local bowling club, told reporters the water’s speed was “unbelievable.” The Lachlan River rose to almost 11 metres—a 70‑year high—and the town turned into a floating cluster.
- Two‑week turnover errors: Blew out the clean‑up and the next wave blew it clean again.
- Water‑craft rescues: Folks fighting the rising tide in boats.
- Flood countdown: Officials expect a peak soon.
Condobolin’s New Evacuation Order
Three thousand residents were told to leave the town’s “smoking” streets after its transformation into a water‑island.
International Aid Arrives
Singapore’s 18–person flood‑rescue squad has landed, and they’re joining a New Zealand team and hundreds of Australian Defence Force troops. A request to the U.S. is also on the table, making this the biggest NSW flood rescue ever.
Billion‑Dollar Damage Forecast
Murray Watt warned that the bill is already “racking up” and that the road repairs ahead will add to the financial blow.
“The worst thing? This isn’t over yet,” he sighed.
