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Tim Dornin

More levee failures as Murray peak nears

Authorities say it's inevitable levees will continue to fail as the Murray River nears its peak. (Dean Martin/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Levees continue to fail and 14 warnings are in place as South Australia's Murray communities brace for peak floodwaters.

The State Emergency Service says 14 levees across the river have suffered catastrophic failures and cannot be repaired. Another 18 have major defects, 36 have moderate defects and 52 minor issues.

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