Floods and droughts

[mellie]

I don't understand why the bridge was so flimsy .... pre- stressed concrete, collapsible rails.... do you suppose they'll build it to withstand escalating weather conditions?
To last longer than 50 years next time?

And in the meantime, will they put a ferry service on or is there another way locals can go to leave town?

It's Labor, they'll probably send you all an inflatable raft in the post, and they'll add it to your rates for good measure and insist it cost $10,000.

[tllwd]

Five people dead now, one is about 15km from us. Still no mobile. Water gone but ground is still too wet. Nearly all sky is blue now.
SES was better then last time but the flood was higher too.

Today morning is cold, just as good to slow mozzies breeding.

This is bloody terrifying, if not the fear of more rain, the risk of mosquito born viruses, I'm very concerned about a very elderly relative, great grandmother near Grafton. She's unwell, but is not one to tell anyone she's unwell, doesn't like to make a fuss, you know. We have friends at South West Rocks who are currently locked-in, can't leave , apparently Campsys flooded.

There's a polar super blast coming up from the south, though hopefully it's confined to SA and Vic, you lot don't need anymore rain. Waragamba is at 97% and hopefully will hold untill the next downpour.

I'm concerned about disease outbreak, particularly the elderly and vulnerable.

Add to it polluted water supply and sea food like oysters, prawns etc. in estuary and near it.

Floodwater can become contaminated with sewage, chemicals, and other pollutants, making it potentially hazardous. If you suspect your water supply has been affected, take immediate precautions such as boiling your water or using a water filter.