Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road, a scenic coastal route in Victoria, Australia, is currently newsworthy due to severe flash flooding. Recent heavy thunderstorms, with areas receiving up to 180mm of rain in six hours, triggered these floods, particularly impacting areas like Lorne and Wye River. The floods have caused significant damage, including washing cars into the sea and inundating caravan parks. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from camping grounds. The Victoria State Emergency Service issued emergency flash flood warnings, leading to the closure of the Great Ocean Road. This event highlights the vulnerability of coastal areas to extreme weather and the potential impact on tourism and local communities.