Floods in Victoria are uncommon. Here's why they're happening now – and how they compare to the past
- Written by: Margaret Cook, Lecturer in History, University of the Sunshine Coast
Think Victoria and disasters and you’ll think bushfires. But floods can hit – just not as often.
Today is one of those days, with much of the state under a flood watch. Premier Dan Andrews says the floods are likely to be the most significant in years. Evacuations are likely.
Floodwaters are pushing down the Goulburn to the Murray....