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February 29th, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda A severe weather warning for flash flooding remains for the people in Riverina.
A slow moving cloud band extends across much of southern and western NSW producing widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms. Within this system areas of heavier rain are likely to produce flash flooding over the coming days.
At 10pm on Wednesday, moderate to locally heavy rain was falling in parts of the Riverina, amongst other forecast districts included in the severe weather warning.
Four day totals from Wednesday through to Saturday are expected to be in the range of 100 to 300 mm within the warning area, with isolated larger totals possible.
There is a minor flood warning current for the Tumut River at Tumut, currently sitting at 0.63 metres.
A flood watch remains for the Murrumbidgee Valley, with Cootamundra Shire possibly experiencing moderate to major flooding. The Upper Murray has moved into minor flood mode.
Further rainfall is possible over the next 24 to 48 hours which could produce some further river rises. The situation is being closely monitored and revised predictions issued if necessary.
On Wednesday, SES Murrumbidgee Regional Controller James Mc Tavish said the danger wasn’t over yet, as the rain is forecast to continue into the weekend.
“We’ve got some additional resources for flood rescue, but I can’t state more strongly that this is going to be quite a significant event over the next few days in particular, and people should not risk their lives or their property in floodwater at any time,” he said.
Mr Mc Tavis said there had been numerous calls for help from around the region due to damage from the very heavy rainfall.
He also urged for people to improve their flood preparedness.
“People tend to move between ambivalence and lack of preparedness to overreaction. I’d encourage people if people have a concern ring us on 132 500.”
“They should also be mindful of helping their neighbours, particularly if they’re elderly or infirm.”
“We find in many of these events a lot of the requests we get for help are for people who can’t help themselves and often those requests come too late.”
FloodSafe advice is available at the SES website.
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
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