Landslide destroys Megalong Valley road, leaving Blue Mountains community ... trends now
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Residents of a small town cut off by a landslide that destroyed the only road in and out have received emergency supplies via airdrops.
The Rural Fire Service provided food, fuel, and essential supplies to over 200 residents stranded in Megalong Valley, located west of Katoomba in the Blue Mountains.
The heavy rainfall on Friday destroyed Megalong Road, the only route connecting the town, as the ground beneath it collapsed.
The only sealed road in or out of town, Megalong Road, was severely damaged after the deluge sparked a landslip on Saturday (pictured)
The Rural Fire Service have airdropped essential supplies (pictured) to residents of Megalong Valley, in the Blue Mountains, who are cut off after the only road out of town was damaged
About 200 residents and visitors managed to evacuate through a private property on Sunday night, aided by a bulldozer that cleared a path.
Despite worries about the impact on local businesses in the tourist town, the community is rallying together to provide support and assistance.
Supplies are currently being distributed at
