North Queensland Braces for Severe Weather and Potential Cyclones

Heavy rainfall, flooding, and developing tropical lows raise cyclone concerns for Far North Queensland communities.

Far North Queensland has experienced over 300mm of rainfall in some areas, leading to flash flooding, landslides, and major road closures, including parts of the Bruce Highway.
The Bureau of Meteorology is monitoring three tropical lows, with a 25% chance one in the Coral Sea could develop into a cyclone by the weekend.
Flood warnings remain in effect for the Mulgrave, Russell, and Tully rivers, with emergency alerts issued for affected communities north of Townsville.
Authorities are urging residents to prepare for potential power outages, with Ergon Energy advising households to plan for up to a week without electricity in worst-case scenarios.
An active monsoon trough is expected to bring continued heavy rainfall and a moderate chance of cyclone development in the Coral Sea and Gulf of Carpentaria through the weekend.