Heavy rains hit the region - Kiama - Independent lake Times

THE State Emergency Service has experienced a busy 24 hours in the Shellharbour and Kiama areas, as one official likened the inclement weather to the 2011 storms which struck the region.

The organisation also reiterated calls for motorists not to drive through floodwater and take other precautions where possible.

John Wall, deputy controller (operations) at the SES Kiama Unit said 13 volunteers worked through to midnight on Monday night. 

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