Flood evacuation orders issued for Lismore after man and dogs die in Queensland
by Peter Hannam and Elias Visontay from on (#5XJJA)
Severe weather warnings issued for parts of eastern Australia still recovering from recent floods, with heavy rain forecast
Towns in northern New South Wales are bracing for another bout of possibly life-threatening flash floods, with the State Emergency Service ordering parts of flood-hit Lismore to move out of harm's way.
The NSW SES on Monday issued an evacuation order about 7.30pm for North Lismore stating residents must evacuate by 9pm". Residents of South Lismore were ordered to leave by 10pm.
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