Northern Queensland Faces Major Flooding as Torrential Rainfall Continues
Authorities warn of life-threatening flash flooding in Townsville and surrounding regions, urging residents in low-lying areas to evacuate immediately.
- Residents in six Townsville suburbs, including Idalia and Rosslea, have been told to evacuate as flooding to second-story levels is possible.
- Parts of northern Queensland have received over a meter of rain in the past week, with forecasts of up to 350mm more rainfall in the coming days.
- Emergency services, including police, SES, and the Australian Defence Force, are conducting door-knocking campaigns and preparing for swift water rescues.
- The Ross River Dam is overflowing, and authorities are managing water releases to mitigate further flooding risks.
- Flood warnings remain in place for multiple rivers, with officials emphasizing the next 24 hours as critical for ensuring public safety.
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