The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has issued flood watches for the Gwydir and Upper Macintyre rivers due to predicted rainfall associated with storm activity.
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The BoM is forecasting further rainfall for both areas.
These flood watches means that people living or working along rivers and streams in the towns of Moree, Bingara, Bundarra, Gravesend, Pallamallawa, Collarenebri, Inverell, Ashford, Yetman and Boggabilla and adjoining rural areas must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings, and keep a watch on local rivers and streams.
If further heavy rainfall occurs, local roads may close and driving conditions could become dangerous. Creeks and streams could break their banks placing campers at risk. Livestock and equipment in low-lying paddocks may also be at risk.
What you need to do:
If flooding develops:
- Move your livestock, pumps and farm equipment to higher ground
- Avoid driving or walking through flood water: it may be deeper and faster flowing than you realise
- Stay away from storm drains, creeks and rivers
- Keep in contact with your neighbours
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station, follow /NSWSES on Facebook or www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au, 131 701 or contact your local council.
