Over the weekend, the State Emergency Service, police and ambulance paramedics were kept busy with multiple reports of flooding across the Illawarra, especially in the region's southern suburbs.
Clean-up: Gerringong home owner John Sultana sweeps mud of his house, watched on by daughter Hannah and friend Rob Collyer. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Sad: Gerringong couple Hazel and Bernie Gardiner console each other during a break from dealing with the water that rushed into their home on Saturday. Picture: Sylvia Liber
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Waiting: John Neville and Linda Sattleker of Jamberoo watch as the water gets closer and closer to their property. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Wet: Shoppers at Warrawong Plaza had to deal with wet feet after the underground car park flooded on Saturday. Picture: Adam McLean
Driving: Beatson and Beach streets in Wollongong, not far from the CBD, were underwater. Picture:Adam McLean
Messy: Gerringong residents Peter and Dianne Moxey had family come to the rescue and help with the clean-up. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Closed: The heavy rains saw roads across the region closed off due to flooding - including Springhill Road at Cringila. Picture: Adam McLean
Sign: Water pools at the intersection of Beatson and Beach streets in Wollongong. Picture: Adam McLean
Safety: Josh Anderson and Colin Elphick from Kiama SES sand bag a Jamberoo property for flood protection. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Risky: A motorist drives through water pooled across Northcliffe Drive in Warrawong. Picture: Adam McLean
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