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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji Soaks North Queensland After Landfall, Triggers Major Flood Alerts

Forecasters say rain-driven flooding is now the primary hazard as the system moves inland.

Overview

  • Koji crossed the coast between Ayr and Bowen on Sunday morning before weakening below cyclone strength to a tropical low.
  • The Bureau of Meteorology warns of dangerous flash flooding from Ayr to Mackay, with locally life-threatening bursts possible between Townsville and Proserpine.
  • Major flood warnings remain active for the Herbert, Haughton, Pioneer, Georgina, Flinders and Cloncurry river catchments.
  • More than 300 mm of rain has been recorded near the Clarke Range with widespread 100–200+ mm between Bowen and Mackay, and gusts up to 100–120 km/h were observed in the Whitsundays.
  • Severe weather warnings extend through Sunday into Monday, with heavy rain forecast to spread across the Central Coast and Capricornia and potential impacts signalled for southeast Queensland.