NSW weather live updates: Scott Morrison declares floods a national emergency
Scott Morrison has revealed the experience that "broke him" during his visit across flood-ravaged NSW as he announced extensive new relief payments for victims. It comes as the state recorded its ninth death from the flood crisis with the body of a man found in Sydney's west.
The Hawkesbury River has peaked lower than expected at Windsor but concern has now turned to Sackville as the "main flooding" washes downstream.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said he was brought to tears by the plight of Lismore farmers and residents during his visit to the flood-ravaged area on Wednesday.
Mr Morrison declared the NSW floods a national emergency and announced more than $50 million in funding for flood victims as well as an extension of the $1000 disaster payments.
It comes as NSW recorded its ninth death amid the state's flood disaster, with police finding the body of a man who went missing in floodwaters in Sydney's west.
Police divers, PolAir and SES crews launched a large-scale search after the 50-year-old's truck was found submerged in floodwater at Greendale.
Originally published as NSW weather live updates: Scott Morrison declares floods a national emergency
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