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Flash flooding hits Melbourne as record rainfall traps family
Original: flash flooding melbourne
Heavy rain is causing flash flooding across Melbourne and wider Victoria, with record rainfall leaving a family trapped in floodwater under a bridge. Authorities have issued flood alerts, telling residents in areas such as Geelong to move to higher ground, while campers have been warned and events like the Turnbull Stakes face disruption. Torrential rain and floods are also expected to hit other major states in the coming days.
Why now: Record rainfall and dangerous flash flooding are unfolding right now, with emergency alerts in place.
MelbourneVictoriaGeelongTurnbull Stakes
Evidence
- ‘Move to higher ground’: Flood alert for Geelong · Geelong Advertiser
- Campers warned, Turnbull Stakes under a cloud as more rain bears down on Victoria · SMH.com.au
- Torrential rain, floods to smash major states · News.com.au
- Family trapped in floodwater under bridge as record rainfall hits Melbourne · The Age
- Campers warned, Turnbull Stakes under a cloud as more rain bears down on Victoria · The Age
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