The town of Morgan remains on high alert as peak flood waters make their way down the River Murray, in South Australia's Riverland.
South Australia's State Emergency Service said the risk of flooding in parts of thePeople in at least 12 properties near Mary Ann Reserve were told to evacuate early yesterday after a storm drain failed, causing water to bubble up on the other side of the town's levee.
Authorities said floodwaters had stabilised due to pumping operations and it was now safe to return to properties adjacent to the Reserve.The SES says crews rescued three people that became stuck in floodwaters last night. SES regional operations officer Robert Chartlon said crews had also rescued three people that became stuck in floodwaters in Renmark on Wednesday."I don’t know the circumstances that led them to drive into the water, but it’s a timely reminder that it’s not a good idea," he said.SES Chief Executive Chris Beattie labelled the incident as "disappointing".
"It’s not only dangerous to put themselves and occupants at risk … it can consequently impact on people's private levees or properties from weight from the vehicle," he said.
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