Children Evacuated From Devastating Floods in Lismore

Residents were told to evacuate Lismore</a> on March 31 after the State Emergency Service confirmed</a> that a levee breach had inundated the CBD with floodwaters.

This video shows rescue efforts being made for children near Lismore CBD.

Flash flooding was reported</a> in numerous towns, including Tygalgah, Burringbar and Tumbulgum.

The Bureau of Meteorology warned</a> that the Wilsons River at Lismore was rising and predicated to peak on Friday morning.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported</a> that thousands were evacuating the town following a severe weather front brought by ex-tropical cyclone Debbie, and emergency crews were struggling to access flooded areas.