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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Elias Visontay

People urged to avoid Vivid opening night as heavy rain causes transport havoc across Sydney

Flood water flows through Parramatta Wharf
Parramatta wharf. Intense rainfall and flooding in NSW has led to transport chaos across Sydney, including road closures. Photograph: Ayush Kumar/AFP/Getty Images

Transport authorities have urged festival goers in Sydney to avoid the opening of Vivid on Friday night as heavy rain causes chaos on roads and rail lines.

More than 200mm of rain fell in Richmond, about 90mm in Camden, more than 50mm in Katoomba and at least 75mm at Sydney airport in the 24 hours to 9am on Friday.

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