The Pakenham State Emergency Service (SES) unit was kept busy earlier this week, as flood conditions impacted roads and homes across Pakenham.
A total of 15.2 millimetres of rain was recorded on Monday 15 July, followed by 41 millimetres recorded on Tuesday 16 July.
Pakenham SES unit network and partnerships manager Rachel Violi said the unit had received about 15 requests for assistance over Monday night and throughout Tuesday.
“There was a large tree blocking both lanes across Healesville-Kooweerup Road/Pakenham Road,” she said.
“It took two crews to chop it up and remove it from the road and traffic had to be diverted.”
Ms Violi said other incidents included multiple callouts for water damage to homes, smaller trees down and over roads and incidents where people had attempted to drive through flood waters.
“VICSES Pakenham is always ready to help and support our local community when they need us most, not matter the time or day or the conditions,” she said.
“Never drive through flood water during or after a storm, it’s not worth the risk.
“Volunteer and join us, there us a role for everyone at VICSES.”
Beaconsfield commuters were also disrupted due to flood conditions, with the rail underpass along Beaconsfield Avenue closed.
Other flood conditions impacted the level of the Bunyip River at Cora Lynn, whihc was at 4.24 metres on Tuesday evening, exceeding the Minor Flood Level (3.10 metres).
Minor flooding in the Bunyip River catchment affected low-lying areas adjacent to the waterway, with the ford at Cora Lynn closed to traffic.
