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The SES has issued an pressing alert for residents round Manly Dam to evacuate instantly.

The dam has reached “red alert” and has commenced overflowing.

“Residents in low-lying areas below Manly Dam need to evacuate immediately. LEAVE NOW,” the SES stated.

SES Commissioner Carlene York stated the dam is structurally secure.

“The dam is currently spilling but I am informed by the engineers that the dam itself is safe. But the water will continue to come over and as these thunderstorms pass through, it may in fact increase,” she stated.

For emergency SES help, name 132 500