Australian floods ‘could inundate or isolate 34,000 homes’

The states of New South Wales and Tasmania are also experiencing flooding in an emergency that began last week

A trio of cars are stuck in floodwaters in Shepparton, Australia (AAP via AP)

Around 34,000 homes could be inundated or isolated in Victoria state as a flood emergency continues across parts of Australia’s south-east, officials said.

Victoria is the worst-affected state with some towns experiencing the highest river peaks in decades.