58-year-old Daylesford woman survives near-drowning in flooded drain during heavy rain.

58-year-old Daylesford woman survives near-drowning after falling into flooded stormwater drain during heavy rain on April 1. Woman falls down embankment into drain, swept away by fast-flowing water before managing to grab metal pole and climb out. Suffers only minor cuts and bruises. Heavy rain causes widespread disruption across Victoria, including road closures, fallen trees, and power outages.