VIC:Vic campers warned of possible flooding

AAP General News (Australia)
04-11-2011
VIC:Vic campers warned of possible flooding

MELBOURNE, April 11 AAP - Holidaymakers have been warned not to camp near creeks and
rivers with parts of Victoria bracing for heavy rain and possible flash floods.

Victoria is expected to receive heavy rain on Monday night and into Tuesday, with the
Victorian State Emergency Service (VIC SES) warning it could lead to flash flooding.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe weather warnings for the state's north
central, central, west and south Gippsland, and northeast districts.

VIC SES commander John Parker said the main concern for emergency services was the
possibility of flash flooding.

"With school holidays upon us, people in these forecast districts should exercise caution
if they are camping near creeks and rivers as they may rise quickly and without warning,"

he said.

"The best decision would be to move away from the creeks and rivers to higher ground
as waters are likely to rise overnight."

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