epa12209464 Large swells batter the seawall and lighthouse at Wollongong Harbour in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, 02 July 2025. Parts of New South Wales recorded more than 120 mm of rain in a single day, and authorities warn that conditions may worsen over the next 24 hours. EPA/DEAN LEWINS NO ARCHIVING AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

epa12209373 Onlookers check out the large swell battering the coast in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, 02 July 2025. Parts of New South Wales have had rainfall totals of more than 120mm in one day and authorities warn the coming 24 hours could be even worse. EPA/DEAN LEWINS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

epa12209369 A vehicle drives near a large swell battering the coast in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, 02 July 2025. Parts of New South Wales have had rainfall totals of more than 120mm in one day and authorities warn the coming 24 hours could be even worse. EPA/DEAN LEWINS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT