A local resident carries a sandbag through a flooded street in Shepparton, Victoria, Sunday, October 16, 2022. The flooding crisis has worsened in Victoria's north with residents told to move to higher ground. (AAP Image/Diego Fedele) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / DIEGO FEDELE/AAPIMAGE
Victoria’s flood crisis is worsening, with authorities fearing milder weather is creating a false sense of security.
Victoria’s flood crisis is worsening, with authorities fearing milder weather is creating a false sense of security.
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Almost 80 emergency warnings were in place across the state last Sunday 16 Oct, 340 roads were inaccessible, and 100 military personnel were deployed to assist.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews toured flood affected regions near Bendigo and Rochester.
Mr Albanese has announced the Federal Government will provide flood disaster relief payments for the worst-affected areas in Victoria and Tasmania.
