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An emergency evacuation order is in place in South Ballina, with some residents being told it is now too late to leave" and are being directed to find higher ground.

Here is NSW SES's warning:

Rising flood water is beginning to make it unsafe to evacuate the area. Burns Point Ferry is closed and Wardell Bridge is inundated. You should immediately move to the highest safe place now, such as higher ground or inside a sturdy multi-storey building to upper levels as high above water levels as possible. Do not leave your location unless it is safe to do so.

You may now be trapped without power, water, and other essential services. It may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.