Residents in far western NSW face an uncertain 24 to 36 hours as the swollen Darling River continues to rise and threatens more properties and homes.
Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleMenindee residents in far western NSW are expected to remain on high alert for flooding over the next 24 to 36 hours as the swollen Darling River continues to rise.Authorities predict the water level will break the 1976 recordLocals are working alongside the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service to contain the rising river.According to Water NSW, the swollen Darling is currently sitting at 10.2 metres.
"We had three people in waist deep water on their knees, pinning it on the top with shovels and it was hot yesterday," he said.Last-minute support has reinforces the levee.Bob Looney lived in Menindee through the 1976 record flood and is fairly confident his levee will hold against the rising river.
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