The most up-to-date wave of floods has turned lethal after a physique was discovered close to Bathurst in Central West New South Wales yesterday.
It is believed to be that of a 46-year-old man who was final seen about 45km south of Bathurst at 11am Sunday.
Police had been advised on Monday the person hadn't returned dwelling, and so they started a search.
At about 10.30am yesterday, a automobile was discovered absolutely underwater in Campbell's River on the intersection of Sewells Creek Street and Lagoon Street at Charlton.
The physique of a person was discovered inside.
It is but to be formally recognized, however is believed to be that of the lacking man.
Police have urged individuals to avoid floodwaters.
It comes as a number of states put together for heavy rain and storms in coming days, with Victorians warned of a serious flood emergency.
As much as 100mm of rain might fall in some areas north of the Nice Dividing Vary, and as much as 50mm in Melbourne.
Wind gusts of 100km/hr are additionally forecast.
Some regional communities have been warned they may resist 72 hours of isolation, with brim-full catchments able to spill into floods.
A whole bunch of requires assist as heavy rain strikes by NSW
Emergency providers have been placed on alert, with 200 turbines and 7 helicopters on standby.
Premier Daniel Andrews has not dominated out calling within the ADF.
Rain is predicted to begin to fall tonight, and intensify by till Friday.
The climate bureau has additionally warned that 200mm of rain might additionally fall in Tasmania, with the worst-affected areas within the state's north-west, round Devonport.