Advice - Riverine Flood - Stay Informed - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
This Flood Watch is being issued for the Avon River . Minor to moderate flooding is possible across the Avon River from Friday. * Moderate to locally heavy rainfall associated with an approaching trough and developing low is possible from Thursday across parts of North East Victoria, Gippsland and Central Victoria. * This rainfall has the potential to cause minor to moderate flooding from Friday and into the weekend. Catchments are moderately wet in these areas and may respond quickly to rainfall. * The location, intensity, and timing of this forecast rainfall is highly uncertain, and the rainfall focus may shift to other areas within the state as this event progresses. Stay informed - monitor your local conditions and remain alert. What you should do: * Decide what you and your family will do if flooding impacts you. For information on how to prepare go to www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready/floodsafe [ https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready/floodsafe ] . * Floodwater is dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwater. * Stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings. Impacts in your area: * Areas around rivers and streams may be flooded. * For more information on road closures go to www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au . This message was issued by State Emergency Service .The next update is expected by 02/10/2026 02:00 pm or as the situation changes.Use multiple sources to stay informed: * www.emergency.vic.gov.au [ http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ ] * VicEmergency Hotline [ https://vicemergency.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/115001055007-What-is-the-VicEmergency-Hotline- ] - freecall 1800 226 226 * VicEmergency app [ https://vicemergency.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/230492607-What-is-the-VicEmergency-app-a ] * Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/vicemergency ] * Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or News24 TV. Accessibility: The following services can help you, or someone you know, access informationduring an emergency. * To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service [ https://www.tisnational.gov.au/ ] on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline. * If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment, contact the National Relay Service [ https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/media-communications-arts/phone/services-people-disability/accesshub/national-relay-service ] and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.
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