Torrential rain triggers flash floods as Australia’s worst in years leave communities cut off, 50,000 warned to evacuate

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Torrential rain and flash flooding continue to devastate Australia's southeast, particularly New South Wales. A 63-year-old man was found dead in a flooded home near Taree, and three others are missing. Over 50,000 residents are facing potential isolation, with evacuation orders issued and 100+ schools closed. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue, hampering rescue efforts already stretched thin. Thousands are without power, and significant damage has been reported to homes, roads, bridges, and farms.