Sydney has been put on flood alert after eastern Australia was deluged in record downfalls, killing at least eight people.
More than 1,000 flood rescues have been reported so far in the north-east New South Wales flood emergency, forcing evacuations.
The week-long flooding triggered warnings across several Australian states.
A severe weather alert for intense rainfall has been issued for the greater Sydney area and adjacent districts.
Residents are being urged to prepare for flooding amid warnings that up to 200mm of rain could fall on the city together with a thunderstorm and strong winds.
The New South Wales government warned that the weather system is moving south, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to impact coastal regions.