Update on the weather emergency, July 4
Residents across the Illawarra are among 23 NSW local government areas eligible for disaster payments as widespread flooding continues to impact the state.
Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt declared a natural disaster about 11pm Tuesday.
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Details on the help available for eligible people whose homes or belongings have been damaged along with small business aid will be released today.
On the good news front, conditions are expected to ease across the Illawarra today.
Facing into the wind: The weather is expected to "improve" today. Picture: Sylvia Liber
What we know so far:
- Check out exclusive pictures of stricken bulk carrier being pulled to safety
- Buses are replacing trains on the South Coast line between Kiama and Bomaderry due to flooding
- Commuters are asked to avoid all non-essential travel
- How Illawarra farmers are coping with 455mm rain in just four days
- You can see all our pictures from the weather here
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