Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 2

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.

Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 3

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.

Toyota Corolla hybrid

Toyota Corolla hybrid

NAGOYA, Japan - Shinichi Yasui, Corolla development chief, stands by a hybrid version of the Corolla Axio sedan in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2013. Toyota Motor Corp. launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and the Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan.

Toyota Corolla hybrid

Toyota Corolla hybrid

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo shows a hybrid version of the Corolla Fielder station wagon unveiled in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2013. Toyota Motor Corp. launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and the Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan.