EVACUTION WARNINGS, SUPPLIES DELIVERED AND CLEAN UP BEGINS IN FLOOD AFFECTED TOWNS

A number of towns across New South Wales are still affected by floodwater.

Some residents remain completely isolated, as supplies are dropped off and the clean up begins.

NBN News has a number of crews on the ground in these areas.

Here’s the latest: 
* For a full list of road closures, please see our latest post.

Northern Region

Reporter Georgia Schefe in Lismore:
“The pumps are activated at Maclean, emptying water from roads into the Clarence River. The river level here has also risen much more since yesterday.”

EVACUATION WARNING: The Clarence River at Tabulam is currently at a height of 10.54 metres and rising. @NSWSES is advising residents in low lying areas in the vicinity of these locations that they may need to evacuate due to rising flood water @nbnnews

— Georgia Schefe (@GeorgiaSchefe) March 23, 2021

The Richmond River at Coraki has risen dramatically since we were here yesterday. Despite the SES warning campers at the caravan park to evacuate yesterday, some of them are still here – they say they’ll move if they have to, but hope this is as high as it’ll get @nbnnews pic.twitter.com/KsSlzouKKV

— Georgia Schefe (@GeorgiaSchefe) March 23, 2021

Yamba and Iluka are completely isolated. Every road in and out is flooded @nbnnews @9NewsSyd pic.twitter.com/BWpbweVl8o

— Georgia Schefe (@GeorgiaSchefe) March 23, 2021

“Ray was holidaying in Yamba with his caravan, but had to leave town to take his wife to the airport. Now, he can’t get back in. His caravan is stranded. So, he’s going to sit it out. “Got nowhere else to be, but an eski and some spag bol in the ute, so I’ll be right”

Reporter Mia Tyquin at Port Macquarie:

“These donated fuel cans are right now on the way to the North Shore to keep all the generators running. The community remains cut off from Port Macquarie.”