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 caused significant flooding in areas like Wye River, Kennett River, Cumberland River, and Lorne, leading to the road's closure. Aerial footage shows vehicles swept into the sea and caravan parks inundated. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from affected camping grounds. The Victoria State Emergency Service issued emergency flash flood warnings. The event highlights the vulnerability of coastal areas to extreme weather events and the potential impact on tourism and local communities along this iconic Australian landmark.