Fresh rain warnings as BoM says flooding in NSW ‘to continue for months’

With many catchments soaked and more rain on the way, authorities say waterways are sensitive to any future rainfall'

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New South Wales is bracing for another week of thunderstorms, gusty winds and renewed flooding, with authorities warning flooding in some areas is expected to continue for several months.

The wet weather was expected to return to south-western parts of the state from Monday afternoon, deepening throughout Tuesday and Wednesday as the trough moved across to the coast.