The Australian government has launched a massive clean-up operation following the devastating floods that claimed the lives of five individuals and damaged over 10,000 properties.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese assured affected residents that they will receive adequate assistance and support from the government in the wake of the disaster.
Authorities continue to conduct extensive damage assessments, particularly in New South Wales, one of the hardest-hit regions by the recent flooding.
Conditions have begun to improve in several affected areas, especially in densely populated communities where floodwaters have started to recede.
Hundreds of residents remain housed in evacuation centers as efforts to restore affected communities continue.
The latest fatality was reported as an 80-year-old man whose body was found within his flooded property, bringing the confirmed death toll to five.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to continue providing aid to all those impacted by the catastrophe.