Chinese Woman Missing in Australia Floods, Rescue Efforts Underway

A 26-year-old Chinese woman is missing and feared dead after her car was swept away by floods in Australia's Hunter Valley region. The 27-year-old driver was rescued. The Chinese consulate-general has urged local authorities to make every effort to locate the missing woman. A multi-agency search was suspended on Sunday due to weather conditions and will resume on Monday morning.

Severe weather conditions in New South Wales have resulted in a woman missing and presumed dead after her car was swept away by floods in the Hunter Valley region. The 26-year-old Chinese woman was traveling with a 27-year-old driver who was rescued [1]. The incident occurred near Rothbury on Saturday night, and the Chinese consulate-general has urged local authorities to intensify their efforts to locate the missing woman [1].

The New South Wales State Emergency Service (SES) has responded to over 1,455 incidents due to snow, wind, and rain across the state's Upper Hunter region, Northern Tablelands, and Mid North Coast. Major flood warnings have been issued for areas of Tamworth, Gunnedah, and Manilla, while emergency warnings are in place for parts of Scone due to flooding [1]. Residents in and around Armidale and Glen Innes are advised to stay near shelter due to heavy snowfall [1].

The multi-agency search for the missing woman was suspended on Sunday due to weather conditions and will resume on Monday morning. The rescue of the 40-year-old man who became trapped in floodwater at the same location underscores the dangerous conditions [1].

The severe weather has caused extensive damage, including scores of buildings damaged and roads blocked across the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions. The emergency response highlights the ongoing challenges posed by extreme weather events, which can disrupt economic activity and infrastructure [1].

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[1] https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/snow-rain-cause-chaos-in-new-south-wales/105606394