The change in weather may be a “double-edged sword” for those in fire affected areas.
The warning is in place for Port Phillip waters and parts of Mornington Peninsula, Inner, Western and Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula.
NSW SES Assistant Commissioner, Paul Bailey is urging residents to prepare for the upcoming wet weather as the risk of flash flooding, falling trees and landslips will be increased. The NSW RFS said the rain would be extremely helpful across a number of fire grounds. Picture: NSW RFS/TwitterAreas that receive a significant downpour could also see erosion and run-off into catchments and waterways.
“There is predicted rainfall from Thursday onwards – early indications show the possibility of heavy rainfall which may impact on sediment run-off into waterways.RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said to protect drinking supplies “filtration and other equipment is being deployed into the water systems”.
The rain is also expected to help lift air quality levels across Victoria, which recently dropped to “hazardous” levels in some parts of the state.
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