At least 1,600 calls for help amid wild weather in New South Wales as Shoalhaven River peaks

A swollen Shoalhaven River has prompted the worse flooding the area has seen in almost 30 years.

Heavy flooding is seen along the Shoalhaven River in Nowra. Source: Getty Images

Torrential rain and strong winds have battered the New South Wales south coast, prompting evacuations, as the Shoalhaven River reached its peak on Monday. 

At least 1,600 people called emergency services for help across the state over the weekend, including 963 calls by 8:30am on Monday morning.

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