as floods hit south-west Sydney, our research shows councils aren't prepared
- Written by: Nicky Morrison, Professor of Planning, Western Sydney University
Thousands of people in south-western Sydney have been ordered to evacuate as extreme rain pummels the region and floodwaters rise rapidly. The downpour is expected to continue for days.
This region, particularly Western Sydney, is no stranger to climate-related disasters. Rain is falling on catchments already sodden from severe floods in March...
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