EVACUATE NOW: FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR RIVER DERWENT – TASMANIANS ON HIGH ALERT!

why do 35,000 residents in Victoria suddenly find themselves in the dark let's dive in a powerful cold front has slammed into Southeastern Australia unleashing chaos in its wake Victoria has been hit the hardest with over 600 homes damaged and 35,000 residents powerless emergency services are sounding the alarm more destructive winds and potential road closures are on the horizon now let's head to Tasmania the Derwin river is swelling and major flooding is a real threat communities are bracing for the worst with evacuation centers popping up and officials urging folks to take heed and leave if necessary strong winds are ripping through causing power outages for thousands and guess what there's more bad news on the way a second cold front set to hit bringing heavy rains and more damaging winds emergency services are on overdrive urging everyone to stay informed secure their properties and evacuate if needed financial assistance is available for those affected and support services are on the ground providing essential Aid so what can you do stay tuned to official updates follow evacuation orders and prepare your homes remember Safety First Tasmania We're All in This Together stay safe stay informed and we'll weather this storm that's the latest update stay tuned for more this is your urgent news flash signing off

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