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Shoalhaven Council Responds to Extreme Weather and Advises Residents to Stay Home

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The Shoalhaven region in New South Wales, Australia has been battered by heavy rainfall and high winds, causing significant disruptions and damage to infrastructure. The Shoalhaven Council has urged residents to stay home and avoid all unnecessary travel due to several sewer discharges, infiltration, and power outages. The council has also advised people to not swim in flood-affected areas, including beaches and creeks.

Key Takeaways:

  • The region experienced 224mm of rain in Ulladulla, with wind gusts exceeding 100km/h, making it the hardest hit area.
  • In Nowra, there was 157.2mm of rain, with wind gusts of 82km/h.
  • A severe weather warning for damaging winds and heavy rainfall remains in place for the South Coast.
  • Multiple roads are closed across Shoalhaven due to flooding, fallen trees, and powerlines.
  • The Shoalhaven River is closed, while other lakes, such as Lake Conjola, Lake Tabourie, and Burril Lake, are open to the sea.
  • The council is working with emergency services to respond to the impact of the extreme weather.
  • Shoalhaven Mayor Patricia White said the council is experienced in responding to emergencies and is monitoring the weather situation closely.

Statistics:

  • 224mm of rain fell in Ulladulla in the 24 hours to 9am on July 2.
  • Wind gusts exceeded 100km/h in Ulladulla.
  • 157.2mm of rain fell in Nowra in the 24 hours.
  • Wind gusts of 82km/h were recorded in Nowra.
  • 146.4mm of rain fell at the Jervis Bay Airfield.
  • Wind gusts of 98km/h were recorded at the Jervis Bay Airfield.
  • 66mm of rain fell in Point Perpendicular.

Sources:

  • [Source 1: No specific source mentioned, but the article cites "Byline: Glenn Ellard"]
  • [Source 2: No specific source mentioned, but the article cites the Shoalhaven Council]
  • Shoalhaven Council (no date) [Note: The article does not provide a date or publication date for the source, so it is not included]
  • Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) (no date) [Note: The article does not provide a date or publication date for the source, so it is not included]

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