'Tough 24 hours ahead' as rains lashes Sydney, thousands ordered to evacuate
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Flood warnings stretched across Australia`s east coast on Tuesday and tens of thousands of Sydney residents fled their homes overnight as torrential rains again pummelled the country`s largest city, causing flash floods. Australia`s eastern rivers were already near capacity following record downpours in several parts of Queensland and New South Wales states over recent weeks, cutting off towns, and sweeping away farms, livestock and roads.