Residents along river systems on alert, with heavy rain expected to reach Melbourne by late afternoon
A severe weather warning has been issued for much of Victoria after a landslide near Falls Creek forced the closure of the resort town’s main road, while in north-west Tasmania a town is preparing to evacuate amid warnings that the region faces intense rain.
At least 100mm of rain has been recorded in Victoria’s northern Goulburn-Broken catchment and State Emergency Service officials warn that those in western and central regions are also at risk of serious impact.
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