A pastor's body, which was lost during a flood, was discovered days after he went missing.

A heartbreaking tragedy has struck the community of northern New South Wales when a beloved pastor, aged 53, went missing in the midst of a flood. The man had recently officiated a wedding rehearsal and was driving home in his ute when he encountered a swollen river at around 9:30pm on Saturday. Despite being just meters away from the bridal party, his car was swept away by the powerful current. The onlookers could only watch in horror as the pastor vanished before their eyes.

Rescue teams immediately sprang into action, searching tirelessly for the missing pastor. However, it wasn't until two days later that his body was finally discovered at around 1pm. The devastating news shook the entire community, and NSW Police Inspector Matt Woods expressed the challenging conditions they faced during the search due to the recent heavy rains in the area. It was a heartbreaking and difficult time for all involved.

The state of New South Wales has been battling a series of intense weather events lately, including deadly thunderstorms, torrential rain, and destructive winds. These extreme conditions have left many rivers flooded and caused damage to trees and powerlines across the state. Unfortunately, one man lost his life when a tree fell onto his car in the Central West, adding to the already devastating toll.

As the storms continued to rage on, over 143,000 people were left without power due to the 73,700 lightning strikes within 100km of Sydney CBD. The NSW SES responded to over 3000 incidents, tirelessly working to help those affected by the severe weather. It has been a challenging and trying time for the community, with many facing the aftermath of these destructive events.

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