The weather bureau has issued multiple flood warnings and says there is potential for one or more cyclones to develop in the coming days.
Multiple cyclones may threaten a rain-hit region already bracing for another deluge after enduring flooding and a major road closure.
The Bruce Highway – the state’s major arterial – was closed in the north after significant falls caused by a tropical low off the coast near Cairns.More rain and possible flooding is expected up to the weekend, with the chance of a tropical low in the Coral Sea developing into a cyclone as early as Thursday.There was a 5 per cent chance that the Coral Sea low would develop into a tropical cyclone on Thursday, increasing to 25 per cent by the weekend, according to forecasters.
A second tropical low in the Coral Sea was set to develop near Vanuatu and form a cyclone by the weekend, but it was unlikely to affect the Australian coast.“We are on active alert, so are the local communities, and we’ll do everything possible to make sure those communities are prepared,” Crisafulli said.Residents have been urged to keep an eye on the latest updates and warnings after Far North Queensland’s deluge, with emergency alerts to be sent via text.
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