Australian PM Scott Morrison announces disaster relief for flood hit New South Wales residents

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced disaster relief for flood-affected New South Wales (NSW)  residents of Australia in a Facebook post on Sunday. 

Australia's federal government has activated disaster relief for those who are significantly injured, lost homes or had their homes damaged will be entitled to $1,000 AUD (roughly $770 USD) for adults or $400 AUD (roughly $310 USD) for



children.

The NSW and Federal Government have signed 16 natural disaster declarations in areas spanning the central and mid-north coast, from Hunter Valley near Sydney to Coff's Harbour, said NSW Emergency Services Minister David Elliott.

The Australian government has declared a natural disaster in large swaths of New South Wales (NSW) as heavy rains batter the State and force thousands to evacuate.