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Major flooding expected for three Victorian river systems
Tim Wiebusch, the chief officer of SES Victoria told ABC News Breakfast:
We have seen 100mm of rain already in the north-east of the state. We have seen another 50mm of rain in some parts of the western parts of the state, we have a Watch and Act out for major flooding on three river systems.
The first is the Campaspe River in the central part of Victoria where we could see major flooding in through the Rochester township come Saturday.
Our advice this morning as we are expecting a lot of flash flooding this morning ahead of the riverine flooding on Friday and into the weekend. We can’t emphasise enough not to attempt to drive through floodwaters. It could be the last decision you make.
We are advising residents to make sure they are going to the emergency site to understand what the warnings are, downloaded the local flood guide off the SES website from Bung Bong, so you can understand what the risks are in your area.
Our catchments at saturation, many at 100% and spilling, which means we’re already seeing reasonable flows at minor to moderate levels, and a number of rivers across on the north of the divide here in Victoria to reach major flooding, and even in our site at Mount Emu Creek at Skipton.
Continue reading…No decision has been made as yet, but agricultural minister Murray Watt says the pledge is something the government is considering. Follow the day’s news liveMajor flooding expected for three Victorian river systemsTim Wiebusch, the chief officer of SES Victoria told ABC News Breakfast:We have seen 100mm of rain already in the north-east of the state. We have seen another 50mm of rain in some parts of the western parts of the state, we have a Watch and Act out for major flooding on three river systems.The first is the Campaspe River in the central part of Victoria where we could see major flooding in through the Rochester township come Saturday.Our advice this morning as we are expecting a lot of flash flooding this morning ahead of the riverine flooding on Friday and into the weekend. We can’t emphasise enough not to attempt to drive through floodwaters. It could be the last decision you make.We are advising residents to make sure they are going to the emergency site to understand what the warnings are, downloaded the local flood guide off the SES website from Bung Bong, so you can understand what the risks are in your area.Our catchments at saturation, many at 100% and spilling, which means we’re already seeing reasonable flows at minor to moderate levels, and a number of rivers across on the north of the divide here in Victoria to reach major flooding, and even in our site at Mount Emu Creek at Skipton. Continue reading…