Record Australia Floods Kill Four, Isolate 50,000 in New South Wales

Record flooding on Australia's east coast, particularly in New South Wales, has resulted in four deaths and one person missing after several days of heavy rain isolated approximately 50,000 people. The floods have caused widespread destruction, including submerged vehicles, damaged homes, and disrupted infrastructure, with numerous schools closed and thousands of homes losing electricity. Emergency services and volunteers have conducted hundreds of rescues, while officials warn of ongoing dangers such as contaminated water and hazardous wildlife. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New South Wales Premier Christopher Minns have visited the affected communities, emphasizing the severity of the disaster and commending the rescue efforts. Residents like climate activist Fiona Lee, who has experienced multiple recent natural disasters, are calling for urgent government action on climate change to prevent recurring calamities. Authorities expect river levels to remain dangerous for days but anticipate some weather improvement soon.