Heavy rains and damaging winds have caused havoc in Sydney suburbs, while those in drought and bushfire-hit New South Wales were celebrating.
Drenched residents and motorists caught in the flooding took to social media.
The Narrabeen Lagoon in northern Sydney flooded surrounding areas, prompting authorities to urge residents to leave.
The Western Sydney suburbs of Milperra and Liverpool were inundated in the early hours of Monday morning.
A man appears relaxed despite the floodwaters in Narrabeen in Sydney's north. Source: Jacqui Kirk
Sydney's Inner West also received a battering, with widespread flash flooding reported.
The heavy rain is causing chaos on roads across the state.
Boundary Road, Roseville blocked off due to heavy flooding Source: Tim Pascoe
Tree falls on car in Sydney CBD Source: NSW Ambulance
Blue Mountains Katoomba Cascades overflows Source: Sarah Davies
Coogee Beach experiences extreme swells. Source: Sebastien Vallerie
Boy in Tempe enjoys playing in the street. Source: AAP
There were celebrations in regional areas too.
NSW Rural Fire Service were among the happiest about the heavy downpours, which have helped put out numerous fires including the Currowan Fire in Shoalhaven which had been burning since 26 November 2019.
A sentiment reiterated by South Coast residents.
Drought-ravaged farmers welcomed the rain.
Liverpool Plains farming neighbours James Purshouse and Jock Tudgey Source: AAP
