NSW wild weather: dam spill heightens flood threat as storm wreaks havoc

Heavy conditions expected to continue along parts of the east coast on Thursday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Water flowing out of Australia’s largest urban water supply will add to the risk of flooding after a damaging and complex low-pressure system caused widespread havoc. Warragamba Dam, west of Sydney, began to spill at around 10.35pm on Wednesday after days of heavy rain, WaterNSW said. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email