At least five people have lost their lives and 10,000 properties have been damaged by major flooding that has engulfed New South Wales, Australia.
Australian authorities began work on Saturday to repair damage caused by devastating flooding in the southeastern part of the country, which has claimed the lives of at least five people, foreign media reported.
Emergency services in the state of New South Wales announced earlier that they are continuing to assess damage from the floods that have engulfed the region in recent days.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who was forced to cancel his visit to Taree on Friday due to flooding, said it was "terrible to hear the news of further loss of life".
The torrential rains caused rivers to swell, resulting in widespread flooding, trapping approximately 50,000 residents, many of whom took refuge on the roofs of buildings waiting for help from rescue teams.
The torrential rains caused rivers to flood, resulting in widespread flooding, trapping approximately 50,000 residents, many of whom took refuge on the roofs of buildings waiting for help from rescue teams.