NSW weather update: thousands without power and at least 200 properties affected by flooding as storm continues

Vigorous coastal low forecast to keep sending severe weather across eastern NSW for much of Wednesday, before gradually easing on Thursday

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Thousands are without power across New South Wales after severe winds and heavy rain battered the state, with wind gusts up to 122km/h and several places receiving more than 200mm rain.

The NSW State Emergency Service has responded to more than 2,320 incidents since a vigorous coastal low began lashing the state’s east coast, bringing intense rainfall and strong winds.

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