The dam,which is four times the size of Sydney Harbour and supplies water to more than 5 million people in Sydney,began overflowing on Sunday morning.
The Warragamba Dam,which supplies the bulk of Sydney’s drinking water,is close to capacity after days of persistent rain and is likely to spill.
A stunning display of the southern lights will likely be across the nation’s south thanks to an extreme geomagnetic storm.
Australia has always experienced swings between hot,dry weather and heavy rain,but this is now amplified.
Sydneysiders should expect heavy rain on Sunday afternoon … followed by more rain.
Local councils are a “bit quick on the trigger” when deciding to close sports grounds because of bad weather.
A band of rain sweeping towards Sydney is forecast to deliver 150-millimetre downpours and flash flooding.
The harbour city’s transport systems often grind to a halt in the wet,but decision makers can adapt to changing conditions,as can we.
Monday will cap off a glorious run of sunny weather before a week of rain sets in,with the potential for heavy downpours by the weekend.
Find out how many potholes have appeared in your area this month,as experts warn festering water will have a long-term impact on our roads.
Road closures and diversions are still in place for much of the region north-west of Sydney,causing a headache for people attempting to return.