Sydney in Firing Line as Sodden State Cops More Rain

A weather-weary NSW will be pounded by huge overnight falls as some areas are hit with a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours. A slow-moving low-pressure system is dumping rain across the state, triggering severe weather warnings in areas including Sydney. Parts of Illawarra received about 180mm of rain in the 24 hours to 12.30pm on June 6, which Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Angus Hines said equated to a month’s worth. “The low [pressure system] which is driving this rain onto the country is not moving anywhere quickly,” Mr. Hinds said. But a reprieve from heavy rain is in sight....