Sydney, May 24 -- Emergency service authority of Australia's state of New South Wales (NSW) said on Saturday that early estimates suggest more than 10,000 properties have been damaged in floodwaters in the state's eastern regions.
The State Emergency Service (SES) Chief Superintendent Paul McQueen told reporters on Saturday morning that crews would be "out in force" to start the damage assessment process.
"I reiterate this is still a dangerous situation where significant impacts to infrastructure and properties are likely to have occurred," he said.
"Unfortunately, it is not possible to let people return to their homes until water further subsides and we're sure they can access their homes and communities safely."
The NSW Police said in...