Sydney Dam Spilling as Swathes of NSW Cop More Rain

A general view as water runs from the Warragamba dam wall in Sydney, Aust., on Aug. 18, 2020. Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Sydney’s Warragamba Dam is spilling over after reaching capacity following a flurry of heavy downpours across the state.

WaterNSW has confirmed the dam began spilling at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday following widespread rain across Sydney catchments.