The south-east of the country is taking a battering and there is more to come as a ‘very strong cold front’ moves through on SundayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTasmanian emergency services were urging residents and businesses along the Derwent River to prepare to evacuate on Sunday, while Victorians have been warned of destructive winds as wild weather batters the south-east of the country.The Tasmanian state emergency service urged communities in Meadowbank, Glenora, Bushy Park, Gretna and Macquarie Plains to prepare for flooding, with authorities suggesting they could become isolated for several days. An evacuation centre has opened in New Norfolk.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/sep/01/tasmanians-prepare-to-evacuate-amid-major-flood-warning-as-victorians-warned-of-destructive-winds
Author : Petra Stock and Australian Associated Press
Publish date : 2024-09-01 04:40:40
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Tasmanians prepare to evacuate amid major flood warning as Victorians warned of destructive winds
