‘Evacuate now': Warning as NSW towns flood after days of rain
It comes as authorities are expected to resume their search for a 26-year-old woman swept away by floodwaters in the Hunter Valley on Saturday.
People in parts of Gunnedah and Raymond Terrace were told to evacuate on Sunday evening by the SES.
'You must evacuate now because inundation is occurring and evacuation routes will be closed due to floodwater,' one of the alerts read.
The next updates for both areas are due to be issued later on Monday.
The SES has also issued 'watch and act' warnings across vast segments of the Hunter Valley, and much of the Namoi Riverlands that connect Gunnedah, Narrabri and Tamworth.
Police have urged members of the public to avoid dangers and hazards like powerlines and flooded roads if they end up in flood-affected areas.
Authorities will resume the search for a Hunter Valley woman on Monday morning, more than 30 hours after she was swept away.
Police said the incident occurred after a Mini Countryman had attempted to drive through the floodwater before it became stuck.
'The driver – a 27-year-old woman – was rescued without any injuries; however, her passenger – a 26-year-old woman – was swept away,' Police said.
'A multi-agency search commenced for the woman including local police, NSW Rural Fire Service, and VRA Rescue NSW, and continued (on Sunday).'
The search was suspended at 4.30pm after conditions became hazardous, but is expected to have resumed by 8am on Monday.
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