Australian floods could inundate 34,000 homes

By Associated Press

Oct 18, 2022 12:12 am

CANBERRA: About 34,000 homes could be inundated or isolated in Victoria state as a flood emergency continues across parts of Australia's southeast, an official said on Monday.

Victoria is the worst-affected state, with some towns experiencing the highest river peaks in decades. The states of New South Wales and Tasmania were also experiencing flooding in an emergency that began last week.

STAYING SOAKED A trio of cars are stuck in floodwaters in the city of Shepparton, Victoria state, southeastern Australia on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. AUSTRALIA ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO VIA AP

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