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Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain

Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain

Summary

Heavy rains in Sydney, Australia, led to flash flooding, with an unusual scene of a man swimming in a submerged golf course. Over the weekend, parts of Sydney experienced 180mm of rainfall, causing evacuations in some areas.

Key Facts

  • An Australian man swam in a flooded golf course in Sydney's northern beaches.
  • Heavy rains and thunderstorms hit Sydney, causing coastal flooding.
  • Some suburbs saw evacuation orders due to flash flooding.
  • Sydney received 180mm of rainfall over the weekend.
  • The flooding affected the Palm Beach area.

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