NSW:Wagga waits for all-clear

AAP General News (Australia)
12-10-2010
NSW:Wagga waits for all-clear

Authorities are waiting to give the all-clear to allow residents in the flood-deluged
regional New South Wales city of Wagga Wagga to return home.

About 650 people were evacuated at the weekend .. after storms and heavy rain lashed
the region .. causing flash flooding and closing roads.

But with weather conditions easing .. about 50 residents in east Wagga and Gumly Gumly
were allowed back yesterday.

SES spokeswoman SAM COLWELL says it's just a matter of time before other locals get
the all-clear.

The weather bureau's issued a revised warning of minor to moderate flooding .. with
the Murrumbidgee River expected to peak at 9.0m at midday.

AAP RTV cj/rl/jen/

KEYWORD: FLOODS NSW WAGGA (WAGGA WAGGA)

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