More than double the monthly average rain fell in the first 11 days, marking the wettest start to the month since 1998

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After Sydney’s soggiest start to August in nearly three decades, even more rain could be on the way with a wetter than usual spring forecast for eastern New South Wales.

Only 11 days into August, rainfall in the city had reached 194mm - more than double the monthly average - marking the wettest start to the month since 1998, according to Weatherzone.

Source: Guardian - World News