The Morrison and Palaszczuk governments have upgraded grants for residents affected by ‘devastating’ record-breaking flooding in parts of North Queensland to $75,000, up from $25,000.
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Townsville's flood disaster forces residents to flee to higher ground | Sky News AustraliaTownsville residents have been urged to seek higher ground as heavy downpours forced the floodgates to the city's swollen Ross River Dam to be completely opened.\n\nThe army, police and emergency crews helped more than 1100 people evacuate their homes on Sunday night.\n\nThose efforts continued on Monday, with more people being ferried to safety and helicopters supporting the rescue effort. \n\nDangerous and unpredictable conditions with the potential for more flash flooding are expected to continue for at least the next 24 hours.\n\n\n\n\n
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More flash flooding forecast for north Qld | Sky News AustraliaFlood-stricken Townsville has seen more flash flooding on Wednesday morning, with 40 millimetres of rain falling in one hour and more rain forecast for Thursday and Friday.\n\nAuthorities have urged residents to be cautious in the clean-up, as the mud in homes could be mixed with sewage.\n\nMost floodwater has now receded in the North Queensland city, with only a few streets still under water, and 12 schools reopened.\n\n\n\n\n
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Townsville residents begin flood clean up | Sky News AustraliaResidents in Townsville are beginning to return home to assess the damage caused by the worst flooding the area has ever seen. \n\nWater reached 1.5 metres at some properties in Hermit Park with many belongings floating into neighbouring homes. \n\nAlthough the flooding has receded, heavy rainfall is expected to continue until Saturday.
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More flash flooding forecast for north Qld | Sky News AustraliaFlood-stricken Townsville has seen more flash flooding on Wednesday morning, with 40 millimetres of rain falling in one hour and more rain forecast for Thursday and Friday.\n\nAuthorities have urged residents to be cautious in the clean-up, as the mud in homes could be mixed with sewerage.\n\nMost floodwater has now receded in the north Queensland city, with only a few streets still under water, and 12 schools reopened.\n\n\n\n\n
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Dam release and heavy rains floods North Qld suburbs | Sky News AustraliaTownsville residents are being warned to head to higher ground as more water releases from the Ross River Dam are set to occur.\n\nLocated to the south of the coastal city, the dam has reached 210 per cent capacity, with recent releases inundating at least 50 homes and flooding several suburbs.\n\nSevere weather warnings are in place for the region as unprecedented torrential rain will continue to pelt parts of the region. \n\nImage: News Corp Australia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Mayor of Townsville shares plans for flood recovery | Sky News AustraliaMayor of Townsville Jenny Hill says residents are returning to business as usual. \n\nMs Hill says a lot of homes are still without power but in the short-term the region is focusing on fulfilling the needs of the community and putting people back in their own homes. \n\nConcerns are now turning to the insurance industry, and Ms Hill says the community does not want to see ‘price gouging’ in premiums at the end of this event.\n
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Townsville flood emergency presents risk to life and property | Sky News AustraliaLives and property are at risk as the flood emergency in Townsville continues, with residents urged to immediately seek higher ground.\n\nIt comes as the spillway gates of the Ross River dam have been opened to full setting, sending thousands of cubic metres of water towards homes along the river system.\n\nTownsville Mayor Jenny Hill told Sky News parts of the city towards the mouth of the Ross River will see significant rises in flood levels.\n\nThe affected suburbs include Rosslea, Hermit Park, Railway Estate, Townsville City, Oonoonba, Idalia, Cluden, West End, Rowes Bay, Garbutt, Aitkenvale, Cranbrook, Currajong, Mysterton, Pimlico, Mundingburra, Douglas, Annandale, Kirwan and Thuringowa Central and South Townsville areas.\n\nImage: News Corp Australia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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