Evacuation warning issued as floodwaters threaten homes in Victoria

An evacuation warning has been issued for Victoria's alpine region as floodwaters threaten homes.

City workers in the rain as wild weather is due to hit  Melbourne, Friday, December 1, 2017

City workers in the rain as wild weather is due to hit Melbourne, Friday, December 1, 2017. Source: AAP

People in low lying areas around Myrtleford in Victoria's alpine region should prepare to evacuate as floodwaters caused by unprecedented rain continue to rise.

The evacuation warning, issued on Friday night, said people should leave by 1.30am.


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By Saleem Al-Fahad

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