Overview
- VicEmergency issued a flash flood emergency for Wye River, Kennett River, Cumberland River, Lorne and surrounding communities.
- Victoria Police said local officers and the Air Wing are attending reports of vehicles swept into the water.
- VicTraffic closed the Great Ocean Road in both directions between Skenes Creek and Wye River due to extreme weather.
- Authorities urged people to avoid flooded and low-lying areas as heavy rainfall increases landslide and debris risks on roads.
- The Bureau of Meteorology reported about 166mm near Mt Cowley since 9am and described the rainfall as very rare for the region.