墨尔本郊区的32 000户家庭面临洪水风险,引发新的评级和增加排水资金。 32,000 homes in Melbourne suburbs face flood risks, prompting new ratings and increased drainage funding.

墨尔本水正在更新洪水风险模型,确定Glen Eira和Merri-Bek的32 000户家庭在严重洪水期间面临风险,在许多地产中,水可能达到50厘米(低于地板层)。 Melbourne Water is updating flood risk models, identifying 32,000 homes in Glen Eira and Merri-bek at risk during severe flooding, with water potentially reaching 50 centimeters—below floor level—in many properties. 正在采用一种新的基于风险的洪水评级制度,类似于野火评级制度,以反映不同的威胁程度,在格伦艾拉有近80%的高危家庭,在梅里贝克有70%属于六类中最低的两类。 A new risk-based flood rating system, similar to bushfire ratings, is being introduced to reflect varying threat levels, with nearly 80% of at-risk homes in Glen Eira and 70% in Merri-bek in the lowest two of six categories. 互动地图显示气候变化下的当前和未来洪水风险,尽管目前只有暴风雨数据。 Interactive maps show current and future flood risks under climate change, though only stormwater data is currently available. 国家旨在降低低风险家庭的保险费用,提高规划的清晰度,但居民和官员要求透明度,为基础设施提供更多资金,并扩大咨询范围。 The state aims to reduce insurance costs for low-risk homes and improve planning clarity, but residents and officials demand transparency, more funding for infrastructure, and extended consultation. 最后地图将在12月5日协商截止日期之后发布。 Final maps will be released after a December 5 consultation deadline. 墨尔本供水公司计划在五年内将排水投资几乎增加一倍,达到3亿美元。 Melbourne Water plans to nearly double drainage investment to $300 million over five years.