Article 665P5 South Australia floods could be worst since 1970s as Murray River to peak twice in December

South Australia floods could be worst since 1970s as Murray River to peak twice in December

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SA premier says thousands of properties could be inundated, with 185GL a day predicted to flow down the Murray around Christmas

A second peak in Murray River flows through South Australia is likely to hit 185 gigalitres a day in late December, with thousands of properties set to be flooded.

Latest modelling has river flows rising to 175GL a day early next month, before a period when the water level will settle.

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