River Murray flood predictions leave locals in limbo amid levee construction

Some Riverland residents are worried that flood preparation has been too little, too late, and are having to fork out significant sums of their own money to protect their homes and lives.

Many are bracing for inundation, after authorities yesterday again increased their predictions of River Murray flows and the State Emergency Service (SES) warned that floodwaters could "overtop" residents' second-floor dwellings in low-lying areas.

Locals claim the amount of flood prevention work underway depends on the council area, meaning there are mixed opinions about the level of preparedness and threat.

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