residents of low lying suburbs around Tuggerah and Budgewoi lakes are still being urged to leave by the SES.
But it may be too late for many who chose to stay or got caught out.
At least 7 flood rescues have already been carried out in the region today – there have been more than 40 since the start of the week
With the lake still over the major flood level of 1.6m
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