Australia: Torrential rain floods Sydney. Severe weather warnings are in effect for almost the entire eastern part of the state of New South Wales.
Rescue workers reported more than 550 missions in the state within 24 hours. Between 50 and 90 flights had to be canceled at Sydney airports, most of them domestic connections. At least the weather report promises a little positive outlook: According to the meteorologists, the band of rain will ease over the course of Saturday and then move out to sea. yikes.