More heavy rain and thunderstorms expected across Victoria are likely to increase water levels and trigger flash flooding.
Residents across the state remain on high alert for a wet weather forecast to continue into Thursday, with an evacuation order remaining in place for Echuca, where the flood level rose to 94.96 metres.
Residents in Melbourne’s outer east were pummelled by rain, with Lilydale recording 40mm of rainfall in 30 minutes on Wednesday and authorities warning of more on Thursday.
Lilydale was the hardest-hit locality, with nearly 200 requests for assistance and 25 inland flood rescues.
Major flooding persists in regional towns, including at Echuca, Moama, Torrumbarry and Barham….