Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM