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The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that more rain is on the way for already sodden and flooded parts of Victoria. Residents of Kerang have been warned they could be isolated for up to a week if they remain in the town when it floods.

Deadly floods could inundate more than 7000 homes in Shepparton and neighbouring Mooroopna as roads slam shut and the remaining residents of towns are told it is too late to leave.

Victims of Victorias flood crisis will be moved to the closed $580million quarantine facility north of Melbourne, Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed.

Former quarantine facility in Mickleham to act as a shelter and more than 100 schools to be closed

Readers discuss the floods occurring across Victoria.

Up to 1000 properties in Echuca were expected to be flooded on Sunday, as the Campaspe River broke its banks and steadily rose to above 96 metres.

An entire city in Victoria is bracing for record-breaking floods with water rising quicker than expected and trapping thousands in their homes. 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Victoria to receive a briefing on the devastating floods, as he confirms the Australian Defence Force has been deployed.

Floods continue to devastate Victoria, NSW and Tasmania with residents in northern Victorian cities and towns told it is too late to flee and to beware of rapidly rising waters even as rain stops.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced more financial support for Victorians affected by flooding that has left 6000 properties without power.