Wye River

Wye River is a town located along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. Recent severe thunderstorms have caused significant flash flooding in the area, making it newsworthy. The floods, triggered by intense rainfall (180mm in six hours in nearby areas), have resulted in the closure of the Great Ocean Road, a major scenic tourism route. Aerial footage shows vehicles swept into the sea and caravan parks inundated. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from a major camping ground in Wye River. An emergency flash flood warning was issued for Wye River and surrounding areas. The event highlights the vulnerability of coastal communities to extreme weather events and the potential impact on tourism and local residents.