Flash Flooding Emergency as 170mm of Rain Dumped
Heavy rainfall exceeding 175mm in six hours caused life-threatening flash floods, forcing road closures and evacuations at Wye River and nearby holiday parks, emergency services said.
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Cars swept to sea as flash flooding inundates holiday hotspot
An emergency warning has been issued as flash flooding inundates a popular Victorian holiday hotspot, with cars swept out to sea.A severe thunderstorm crossing Wye River, Kennett River, Cumberland River and Lorne has brought "very dangerous conditions", sparking a warning for locals to take immediate shelter.Roads have been flooded, including the famed Great Ocean Road, according to VicEmergency.READ MORE: The 75 countries Trump is suspending i…
Roof rescues, hundreds evacuated in Wye River, Lorne split in half by flash-flooding
Hundreds of holidaymakers have been stranded on the Great Ocean Road after flash-flooding hit the Wye River and Lorne areas on Thursday. The raging torrents sparked by huge downpours inundated riverside campgrounds, forcing panicked campers to run for their safety, and swept at least three cars out to sea.
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