NSW floods bring chaos and destruction - in pictures

Guardian Australia photographer Mike Bowers has spent the week documenting one of the state's worst-hit areas, the mid-north coast. The deluge and its aftermath have been horrific, particularly for farmers. WARNING: this gallery contains images of dead animalsWeather eases but major flooding still occurring across state'Couldn't get out': man who drowned in car stayed on the phone to emergency services for 40 minutes Continue reading...