Four people have died and several were missing as major flooding in New South Wales (NSW) left about 50,000 people isolated by floodwaters. The record rainfall, now declared a natural disaster, has been caused by a slow-moving area of low pressure and is greater than any in living memory for some residents, according to local authorities.

New South Wales in Australia is grappling with severe flooding. Two people have lost their lives, and the rising waters have cut off entire towns, isolating around 50,000 residents. Meteorologists predict further rainfall.

Wildlife carers fostering some of Australia’s most precious animals have had to rescue them one by one from rising waters and are now racing to repair fencing that keeps feral predators away

Parts of NSW are experiencing some of their worst flooding on record. You'd be forgiven for thinking this is all about the rainfall. But it's not the only thing that matters.

May 23 (UPI) -- A cow was found alive on an Australian beach after being carried up to 11 miles by floodwaters. Layla Philipson found the cow alive on the sand on Old Bar beach, on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. The cow was one of multiple bovines swept away by floodwaters brought on by torrential rains in New South Wales.

AT LEAST four people died and thousands are without power as severe storms lashed Australia’s most populous state. Read more at The Business Times.

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Body of a man found in flooded home, three missing Major flooding occurring in rural towns in New South Wales More than 100 schools closed, thousands without power