NSW flash flooding and weather warnings: intense rain leads to evacuation orders, school closures and rescues

Mid north coast and Hunter region cops barrage of extreme weather, with more than 60 schools closed and people in Taree advised to take shelter

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Persistent and heavy rain has caused flash flooding in New South Wales, with emergency services responding to more than 2,000 calls and assisting with evacuations.

Much of NSW's mid north coast and Hunter region has copped the barrage, with 24 flood rescues in the past 24 hours.

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