ACTING Region Controller Tony Day, issued a 'Flood Watch' for the Manning Valley at 10am on Monday April 20.
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Here it is as follows:
The Bureau forecasts very heavy rain in the Manning and Karuah Valley catchments over the next two days.
As a result the Bureau has issued a Flood Watch for the following areas:
Manning Valley – including Gloucester – minor to moderate flooding
Karuah Valley – including Bulahdelah – minor to moderate flooding
This rain may be heavy enough to cause localised flooding in low-lying areas, as well as causing tributary creeks to break their banks.
Farmers are advised to monitor the weather and be ready to move their livestock, pumps and other equipment away from rising waters.
Oyster Lease operators are advised to monitor the river for possible rises and be ready to move equipment
If this weather system intensifies, flooding could develop along the Manning, Myall, Glucester and Avon Rivers. If so, the Bureau will issue Flood Warnings along with the State Emergency Service who will release Flood Bulletins to tell you about the situation and what you should do to protect your family and property. Please listen carefully to these bulletins.
Never drive ride or walk through floodwater.
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500
NSW SES website: www.ses.nsw.gov.au FloodSafe website:www.floodsafe.com.au
Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts and flood predictions including river height information are available at www.bom.gov.au.
The SES is monitoring the situation. Keep listening to this radio station for updates.