Possible flooding has been forecast for the Tumut River over the weekend, as wet weather is expected right across the region.
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A SES spokesperson said that moderate rainfall associated with a cold front has the potential to cause local and riverine flooding in Tumut from Saturday as the weather system moves east.
A warning has also been issued to sheep graziers right across the Riverina, with a risk of losing lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
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WaterNSW confirmed on Friday it would be reducing releases from Burrinjuck Dam back to a minimum of roughly 0.5 gigalitres per day (GL/day) in anticipation of this weekend's rain event.
Releases were reduced from 18 GL/day on Thursday to 5 GL/day by mid-morning on Friday. It is anticipated that 24 GL of airspace capacity will be available to absorb inflows over the weekend.
Meanwhile, Blowering Dam - at a capacity of 98 per cent - continues to release at minimal rates and has the capacity to absorb 33 GL of inflows.
A WaterNSW spokesperson said they will continue to make airspace releases between rain events in the weeks ahead.
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Emily Wind
Originally from Lake Macquarie, Emily kickstarted her journalism career in Tumut before moving to the Daily Advertiser in Wagga where she covers Health and Features. Got a story tip? Email emily.wind@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0457 459 095.
Originally from Lake Macquarie, Emily kickstarted her journalism career in Tumut before moving to the Daily Advertiser in Wagga where she covers Health and Features. Got a story tip? Email emily.wind@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0457 459 095.
