Australia's southeast coast was hit by further torrential rain on Monday, worsening once-in-a-century flooding that has forced thousands of people from their homes. Days of downpours have led to least 18,000 people being evacuated across New South Wales. Gladys Berejiklian, the state premier, said 38 regions have been declared disaster zones. Rivers and dams have overflowed around Sydney, the state capital, and in southeast Queensland.

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