Parts of New South Wales smashed by heavy rain

Residents in Sydney's southwest and the Hawkesbury are being ordered to evacuate as an emergency flood warning is issued by the SES. Heavy rain has been falling across New South Wales. Chatswood, Belrose, and Penrith also all experienced significant rainfall. Major flood warnings are in place for the Hawkesbury, Nepean, and Colo rivers. More rain has been forecast to fall today.