Australia news live: post-Christmas heatwave sparks health warnings; Murray flood waters expected to peak
South Australia’s swollen River Murray is likely to have reached its peak daily flow rate after more than two months of flooding.
Authorities have predicted the high-water mark to reach about 190 gigalitres per day near Renmark, 250km northeast ofThe forecast peak is lower than earlier projections but thousands of properties in the Riverland remain under threat of inundation in coming weeks, with authorities expected to provide a flooding update this morning.
Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from riverside communities and about 1000 homes have been impacted by the flooding that started in October. More than a dozen levees have also failed and over 3000 houses and properties remain without power, with more disconnections expected. All non-essential activity on the Murray has also been banned including boating, fishing and swimming, and multiple ferry services remain suspended.said the peak would likely reach Mannum, 85 kilometres east of Adelaide, between January 7 to 10.With those temperatures soaring around the country, the RSPCA is urging those with responsibility for animals to take extra precautions for their furry friends.throughout the day, and be brought into air-conditioned spaces if possible .
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