North Queensland faces further flooding with up to 700mm of rain predicted. The slow-moving monsoonal trough has already caused two deaths and widespread damage, with hundreds of properties inundated. Despite some easing of rain, more wet weather is expected throughout the week, hampering cleanup efforts.
North Queensland continues to be battered by heavy rain, with the slow-moving monsoonal trough potentially bringing another 700 millimetres of rain before it dissipates over the weekend.The clean-up efforts in North Queensland could be hampered by further rainfall in coming days, with the potential of up to 700 millimetres to hit already flooded regions.
Sky News Australia meteorologist Marina Neuman said heavy rainfall is moving south-west of Cairns down towards impacted regions near Townsville and Mackay. Hinchinbrook Shire Mayor Ramon Jayo said rivers, including the Herbert, are receding, but flagged three quarters of the 3,000 square kilometre region is under water.
"They've thrown their resources at us. We've had so many state resources. They are looking after us since it started. As we go forward, obviously, as the water goes down, we'll do our assessments and we'll see what the infrastructure damages," he said.Authorities issued a fresh alert on Wednesday at 3am for Georgetown.
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