Torrential rain lashes east coast of Australia as more wild weather forecast

State Emergency Service has received more than 250 calls for help and expects significantly' more requests

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Flash flooding, heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are battering much of the east coast of Australia, with emergency services warning conditions are expected to worsen.

Intense rainfall has lashed parts of Queensland and New South Wales with Dubbo recording 40.2mm of rain in 30 minutes.