ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “As floodwaters hurtled towards Lismore, several rain and river gauges stopped working | 7.30” – below is their description.
In February, the Northern Rivers was hit by a catastrophic flood that left hundreds stranded and four people dead. As dramatic images of citizen rescues went global, many were left asking – why didn’t residents know what was coming?
Now, some are questioning whether flaws in the local rain and river gauge network may have deprived residents of crucial information. Ella Archibald-Binge reports.
ABC News (Australia) YouTube Channel
Got a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.