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After devastating droughts and bushfires, Australia receives heavy rain

A pedestrian braves strong wind and rain in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, February 9, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott - RC2PWE9W96OT

15.8 inches of rain fell in Sydney and the surrounding areas over the weekend. Image: REUTERS/Loren Elliott

Sonali Paul
Jonathan Barrett
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Pedestrians brave strong wind and rain in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, February 9, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott -
Pedestrians bracing the strong winds and rain on the streets of Sydney. Image: REUTERS/Loren Elliott
A pedestrian braves strong wind and rain in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, February 9, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott - RC2PWE945ZMR
A woman struggling through the rain. Image: REUTERS/Loren Elliott
A bicycle deliveryman braves strong wind and rain in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, February 9, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott - RC2PWE9OMABW
A delivery driver toiling through the weather. Image: REUTERS/Loren Elliott
Pedestrians brave strong wind and rain in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, February 9, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott - RC2PWE9FLNQ8
A pair of pedestrians brave the stormy weather. Image: REUTERS/Loren Elliott
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