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.

About 20 injured as violent winds tear down tents in Tokyo

About 20 injured as violent winds tear down tents in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Police officers investigate the scene in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward where some 20 people including small children were injured on April 28 when tents were torn by strong gusts of winds. About 10 tents had been erected for an outdoor event held near the Funabori station.

About 20 injured as violent winds tear down tents in Tokyo

About 20 injured as violent winds tear down tents in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The aerial scene of scattered debris in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward where some 20 people including small children were injured on April 28 when tents were torn by strong gusts of winds. Fire engines and rescue vehicles can be seen on the right-hand side of the aerial photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter. About 10 tents had been erected for an outdoor event held near the Funabori station.

About 20 injured as violent winds tear down tents in Tokyo

About 20 injured as violent winds tear down tents in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Police officers investigate the scene in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward where some 20 people including small children were injured on April 28 when tents were torn by strong gusts of winds. About 10 tents had been erected for an outdoor event held near the Funabori station. (Kyodo)

About 20 injured as violent winds tear down tents in Tokyo

About 20 injured as violent winds tear down tents in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The aerial scene of scattered debris in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward where some 20 people including small children were injured on April 28 when tents were torn by strong gusts of winds. Fire engines and rescue vehicles can be seen on the right-hand side of the aerial photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter. About 10 tents had been erected for an outdoor event held near the Funabori station. (Kyodo)