Australians brace for rain, floods as major storms approach

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - People in southeastern Australia were bracing for the impact of thunderstorms and heavy rains, as dozens of drivers needed rescuing after becoming stranded on a highway on Thursday, EFE has learned.

At a press conference, state of Victoria emergency management commissioner Andrew Crisp urged people to heed official flood and severe weather warnings and avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.