Another round of thunderstorms is expected to develop across the area this evening and continue into Monday morning, bringing a renewed threat for heavy rain and localized flooding. A Flood Watch is in effect for the entire area tonight.

Much of the east coast of Australia can expect to see heavy rain this week, with flood warnings issued for some catchments in northern NSW. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts above-average rainfall will be a mainstay on the east coast until November.

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Nearly 200 people were killed in torrential rains in northwest Pakistan over the past 24 hours, with bad weather also bringing down a rescue helicopter, local officials said on Friday.