Victoria's record floods may last for days

Record flooding in Victoria could continue into next week, as more communities in the north and northwest of the state remain on alert for rising waters. Flooding has now affected 62 towns and more than 4,300 people since heavy rain fell over one quarter of the state last week, while the Wimmera, Avoca and Loddon rivers remain at major flood levels. Levee banks in the towns of Warracknabeal and Kerang narrowly held back floodwaters as they peaked on Wednesday but an anxious wait continues as waters remain high in both communities. The small communities of Jeparit, Dimboola, Brim and Beulah in the state's northwest are now expected to be threatened in coming days. (Sydney Morning Herald)