Thousands displaced in Victoria's flood emergency

Cars are covered floodwaters along the A39 in Shepparton, Victoria, Monday, October 17, 2022. The ADF has been called in to help flood victims in Victoria, with authorities predicting more than 7500 proprieties could be affected. (AAP Image/Diego Fedele) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / DIEGO FEDELE/AAPIMAGE

The Victorian government has pledged $351 million dollars to help families affected by the ongoing floods. The money is primarily for clean-up costs and fixing hundreds of flood-damaged roads that are hampering the rescue efforts.

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Published 18 October 2022 1:08pm

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The Victorian government has pledged $351 million dollars to help families affected by the ongoing floods. The money is primarily for clean-up costs and fixing hundreds of flood-damaged roads that are hampering the rescue efforts.

Key Points

34-thousand homes are still facing inundation or being cut-off along Victoria's swollen river system.
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews unable to put a final price on the flood even after unveiling over $350 million dollars in assistance for clean-up and fixing the roads.
The Goulburn River peaked at 12-point 0-6 (oh-six) metres, 14 centimetres below original forecasts. That reprieve was enough to save many homes from becoming inundated.