Saturday 04th of February 2012

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Right now there are not too many people visiting Victoria. This is due to the fact that Victoria is going through the worst floods that it has seen in the last 15 years. Although some places in Victoria are busy with the clean up, other towns have been warned that they are still at risk of yet more flooding.

The two towns of Horsham and Shepparton are still at risk of more torrential rains. There are several rivers that are in danger of bursting their banks. More heavy rains are in the forecast and, thus, household owners have been advised to evacuate.

The damage that has already been done by the floodwater has reach more than $10 million. This number is set to grow as people in Victoria continue to assess the damages. More than 500 farms and properties are thought to have been affected by the floods. The number of farms effected could still grow as more heavy rain hits.

Residents and tourists have also been advised to buy bottled water. This is due to the fact that some fear that contamination could have taken place in local reservoirs. Almost 40,000 people are still without electricity in Victoria. With more heavy rain on the way, the clean up operation could be hampered and prolonged even more.

Some rivers have already overran their banks. However, the Mitchell River, Goulburn River, Macalister River and Lake Glenmaggie are still in the danger zone of doing that as well. People are being advised to stay away from these regions and to take all necessary precautions. Local news stations are updating residents and tourists about emergency flood conditions.


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