Warragamba Dam

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Warragamba Dam on the Verge of Overflow: Sydney Braces for Impact

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Urgent warnings as heavy rainfall threatens to push Warragamba Dam to its limits. Will Sydney face a flood crisis? #WarragambaDam #SydneyFlood

A sense of urgency looms over Sydney as the Warragamba Dam teeters on the brink of overflowing, raising concerns of potential flood disasters over the Mother's Day weekend. With severe weather warnings gripping the east coast and a recent tornado wreaking havoc in the West, the city braces for the imminent spillage of the crucial dam. Emergency services are on high alert, preparing for the worst-case scenario as heavy rainfall continues to pound New South Wales.

The New South Wales State Emergency Services (SES) are in full swing, responding to numerous incidents caused by flash flooding across the region. As the relentless rain persists, the likelihood of Warragamba Dam spilling over becomes more imminent. The South Coast and Illawarra regions face the heaviest downpours, with flood warnings in place to mitigate potential disasters.

With the dam already at 99% capacity due to continuous rainfall, Sydney's main water source hangs in the balance. As the weekend washout intensifies, the city edges closer to record-breaking rain levels, hinting at the possibility of La Niña making a return in 2024. Will Sydney weather the storm or succumb to the forces of nature?

In a state of anticipation, all eyes are on Warragamba Dam as it nears the tipping point of overflow. The threat of a flood crisis looms large, emphasizing the necessity of preparedness and vigilance in the face of unpredictable weather patterns.

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Spill warning for Sydney's Warragamba dam as Bunbury recovers ... (The Guardian)

Warragamba dam could spill over the Mother's Day weekend amid severe weather warnings on the east coast, and after a tornado tore through the West ...

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Warragamba dam set to spill as flood warnings issued (9News)

Parts of New South Wales were hit with severe weather warnings while Sydney is covered in a blanket of gre...

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Urgent warning as Warragamba Dam threatens to spill over during ... (Daily Mail)

Emergency services have warned a major dam in Sydney 's outer south-west will likely begin spilling on Saturday evening, as the state is lashed with heavy ...

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Warning as major NSW dam set to spill 'in the coming hours' (Sky News Australia)

Water New South Wales has warned Warragamba Dam is expected to spill after several days of relentless rain, as more wet weather is set to drench the state.

NSW SES FLOOD RESCUE OPERATORS ON STANDBY AS ... (NSW SES)

The NSW State Emergency Services (SES) has responded to more than 240 incidents in the past 24 hours as heavy rainfall causes flash flooding in the ...

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Weekend washout edges Sydney towards multiple rain records as ... (ABC News)

As NSW is soaked by another bout of rain, updated modelling further raises the prospect of La Niña's return in 2024.

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Flood fears as deluge set for NSW, dam likely to spill (The Northern Daily Leader)

The heaviest downpours of up to 200mm will hit the South Coast and Illawarra, prompting widespread flash flood warnings. Sydney's Warragamba dam - already at 99 ...

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Warragamba Dam set to spill as persistent rain sparks flood warning (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The Warragamba Dam, which supplies the bulk of Sydney's drinking water, is close to full capacity after days of persistent rain and will probably spill in ...

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Warragamba Dam set to spill as persistent rain sparks flood warning (WAtoday)

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.

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Warragamba Dam set to spill as persistent rain sparks flood warning (Brisbane Times)

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.

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Image courtesy of "WAtoday"

Warragamba Dam set to spill as persistent rain sparks flood warning (WAtoday)

The Warragamba Dam, which supplies the bulk of Sydney's drinking water, is close to full capacity after days of persistent rain and will probably spill in ...

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Image courtesy of "The Sydney Morning Herald"

Warragamba Dam spills over as flash flooding warning issued for ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

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.

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Warragamba Dam spills amid flood warnings for parts of NSW (9News)

Warragamba Dam began to spill this morning as Sydney braces for another day of heavy rain.

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Severe weather warnings as dam to spill (The Australian)

Sydney's Warragamba Dam is expected to spill after reaching full capacity, as severe weather warnings continue across parts of NSW following days of rain.

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Weather warnings as major dam spills (NEWS.com.au)

Sydney's Warragamba Dam has begun to spill after reaching full capacity following days of rain, as severe weather warnings continue across parts of NSW.

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Severe weather warning as Warragamba Dam prepares to spill ... (Daily Mail)

'The community should continue to monitor advice on river levels and any flood warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology,' a WaterNSW spokesperson said. 'WaterNSW ...

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Major dam overflows following heavy rain and severe weather (Sky News Australia)

Sydney to experience another wet weekend. New South Wales is on track to receive another drenching this weekend as a second wet weather system sweeps the ...

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Image courtesy of "Brisbane Times"

Warragamba Dam spills over as flash flooding warning issued for ... (Brisbane Times)

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.

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