Overview

• 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.