Heavy Rains In Sydney Expected To Ease As System Moves South
Image: Driving rain and high winds cause havoc with commuters getting to work in Sydney, Monday, January 15. Toby Zerna, AAP Image
Sydney has been hit by heavy rains as the weather system flooding the Hunter and Mid North Coast crossed over the city.
Up to 100 millimetres of rain fell across greater Sydney overnight, with 92mm recorded in Canterbury, 88mm in Marrickville, 100mm in Belrose, and 103mm in Auburn.
Anges Hines, Senior Meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, said the weather system was now beginning to move south.
“What that means [is] rain clearing out of the Hunter by about midday, rain clearing out of Sydney by this afternoon … and then it will be the Illawarra and the South Coast of NSW seeing further rain into the evening,” he told the ABC.
“Much of that should be clearing up overnight and a brighter day across almost the entire state come Saturday. Sun should be out in most places.”
Premier Chris Minns, who is currently visiting flood-affected across the state, warned Sydneysiders to continue monitoring SES and BOM advice.
Weather affects train and other transport services
Roads, wharves, and rail lines have been affected to the north of Sydney and across parts of the city.
Lewisham Station in the inner west was forced to close while crews pumped water from the station, and the T1 line was delayed after reports of flooded tracks between Town Hall and Central.
Transport for NSW confirmed there would still be widespread issues across Sydney trains throughout Friday night.
“Residual delays will continue across the majority of suburban and intercity lines following flood impacts today,” a spokesperson said.
“Emergency crews have been deployed across the network throughout the day to address rising floodwaters. We are continuing to monitor key locations and intervening to reduce impacts to passenger services.”
Even Sydney Airport was affected, closing all by one of its three runways after strong cross-winds made it dangerous to fly.
Transport for NSW Coordinator-General Howard Collins warned those travelling to the opening night of Vivid to take care and expect changes to public transport as the system recovers.
“If you are going to the city tonight for opening night, please allow plenty of extra travel time and check your transport apps before heading out.
“If you can come early next week instead, please consider doing that. You won’t get to see it all in one night – plan your Vivid Sydney experience over a few nights.”
Boaters wanting to see the lights from the water should prepare for increased vessel activity on the Harbour and look for the illuminated signs on the shoreline advising of restricted areas.
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