Thousands of Sydney residents have been forced from their homes, and are now facing a nervous wait due to the flooding emergency in parts of Sydney’s west.

Almost 70 evacuation orders are now in place, with more residents in Ebenezer, Riverstone, Pitt Town, and Agnes Banks told to leave overnight.

Water levels at North Richmond have already risen above levels seen in March this year and could exceed flood levels seen in 2021.

The SES has made more than a hundred flood rescues since the disaster began, including another 18 overnight

Six evacuation centres are currently open in Canley Vale, Castle Hill, Gymea, Narellan, North Richmond, and Richmond and major flood warnings are in place for the Hawkesbury and Nepean Rivers.

The Hawkesbury River is currently sitting at 14.11 metres and remaining steady.

Emergency Services Minister Steph Cooke told Chris Smith, that Aussies are “over it”.

“We just want the community to work with us,” Minister Cooke said.

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The Windsor area is predicted to be subject to the worst of flooding along the Hawkesbury River over the coming hours.

As concern grows, thousands of Sydney residents are being told to leave their homes as floodwaters rise.

NSW SES Spokesperson Adam Jones told Joe Hildebrand the weather will ease in the Hunter tomorrow.

“We’re asking you to make sensible decisions.”

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With the wild day of weather, Transport NSW chief Howard Collins has joined Mark Levy with an update on transport interruptions and advice for around greater Sydney.

Buses are replacing the Manly ferry due to swell, with some delays to other bus services.

All train services are currently running however all public transport users are advised to allow extra time for travel.

Mr Collins’ clear message was to “check [livetraffic.com] before you travel, but if you don’t have to travel please don’t.”

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SES Spokesperson Daniel Osborne told Chris Smith cars should stay off the roads.

“You’re putting yourselves and those services at risk.”

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