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High tide is expected at Chinderah in the northern rivers in the next few hours. Evacuations are being carried out ahead of expected river rises.

Lismore and Murwillumbah are among the worst-impacted areas, with a natural disaster declared for five local government areas.

The Bureau of Meteorology says major flooding is happening on the Tweed River at Chinderah, with minor flooding at Murwillumbah as the river recedes.