With the state experiencing significant rainfall and the looming threat of flash floods, SES State Duty Commander Sonya Oyston has called on drivers to exercise heightened caution on the roads today.

“Numerous instances of flash flooding have led to road closures, and some of these closures are likely to persist for an extended period,” she explained.

Oyston emphasized the importance of community patience and prudence, advising individuals to avoid driving on inundated roads under any circumstances.

In flood-prone regions, authorities are strongly advising residents to steer clear of creeks and storm drains and to refrain from traversing floodwaters at all costs.

Late last night, just before 11 p.m., residents near Narrabeen Lagoon were advised to evacuate due to localized flooding.

A landslide was reported at Great Mackerel Beach near the Barrenjoey Headland, impacting three properties.

The SES said they had responded to over 1400 incidents, including 743 in the Sydney area.

The weather has also wreaked havoc with the state’s roads and transport, with several closures in place.

Buses are replacing trains between Hornsby and Gosford due to flooding on the tracks, whilst bus and light rail services in Sydney have also been impacted.

Several roads are closed across Sydney, including Wakehurst Parkway between North Narrabeen and Oxford Falls, and Joadja Road in Preston’s in Sydney’s south-west.