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Pedestrians look to get out of heavy rain as Batman Avenue is flooded as massive storms hit Melbourne city on March 6, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.Robert Cianflone/Getty Images
Victorian authorities have extended a warning for drinking water after deadly storms caused problems at treatment plants.
Residents of 101 suburbs including those supplied by Yarra Valley Water and South East Water were on Aug 29 told to boil water because it may not be safe to drink, and posed a risk of gastro.
