Frustration swelled among many flood-hit residents in Australia’s east over slow relief and recovery efforts, as Sydney braced for more heavy downpours in the next two days that could trigger flash flooding and hamper clean-up plans.
Thousands were forced to flee their homes after torrential rains since late last month brought widespread destruction in the states of Queensland and New South Wales (NSW), cutting off towns and sweeping away farms, livestock and roads.
The death toll from the deluge rose to 18 after a man was found dead in a car swept away in floods in Queensland on Sunday.
“These are terrible, terrible