In New South Wales, Australia, floods have already claimed the lives of four people. Although the rains are subsiding, thousands of residents remain cut off from the world. One person is still missing.

Officials in Australia's most populous state made a natural disaster declaration in response to record rainfall.

Heavy floods hit New South Wales in Australia. Government declared it a natural disaster. Around 50,000 people evacuated. Sadly, three people died, and one is still missing. Rescuers are working hard in Mid North Coast and Sydney.