Ex-cyclone Debbie: authorities fear deaths in floods
by Guardian staff and agencies from Environment | The Guardian on (#2HMQZ)
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Authorities fear deaths overnight in northern New South Wales as the region and neighbouring south-east Queensland continue to be hit by heavy rain and flooding.
The acting deputy commissioner of the NSW State Emergency Service, Mark Morrow, said there had been more than 130 calls for help overnight and not all of those who called could be reached.
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