Water news

A survey of historical shipwrecks along South Australia’s West Coast has found 126 stricken boats which account for the loss of 28 lives and 11,500 tonnes of cargo.

River Murray communities are being urged to remain vigilant as the flood peak passes Renmark and Berri.

The River Murray flood peak is expected to reach Renmark in the next few days and Berri and potentially Loxton by this time next week.

Today’s River Murray flow update shows the floodwater peak is still due in Renmark around the end of December and forecasts remain between 190 and 220 gigalitres a day, consistent with previous projections.

The latest River Murray flow update shows the peak flow of floodwater is due in Renmark around the end of December and will be between 190 and 220 gigalitres a day.