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Should Interstate 99 in Sacramento Close Early During a Storm?

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The storm that ripped through Northern California on New Year’s Eve caused serious flooding and three people died in Sacramento County. Along Highway 99 near Dillard Road, where two bodies were found, some wondered why that road wasn’t closed sooner. Several people in that area had to be rescued after falling into flood waters. Danielle … Read more

Downstream communities prepare as the Murray River flood peak approaches, and river restrictions continue

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The South Australian government says it is too early to predict when restrictions on water activities will be eased near the flooded Murray River communities. the main points: Restrictions on the use of the Murray River will be divided into eight ‘zones’ Downstream River Murray communities prepare for peak flooding It peaked in Coppdogola yesterday … Read more