Heavy rainfall in Queensland has resulted in widespread flooding, leading to multiple rescues. Roads are closed, and authorities are urging caution as storms continue.
Motorists and campers have been rescued from floodwaters in regional Queensland after some towns copped up to 150mm of rain. Motorists and campers were rescued from floodwaters in regional Queensland after some towns received up to 150mm of rain on Monday. Across the regions, Tin Can Bay recorded 101mm, Gayndah 72.4mm, Maryborough 59mm and Dalby and Toowoomba were drenched in rainfall upwards of 50-70mm.Flooding impacted a road in Toogoom. Picture: Toogoom Rural Fire Brigade/Facebook.
The Queensland Fire Department was called to multiple rescues overnight, as three campers were stranded in floodwater in Toogoom, on the Fraser Coast, on Tuesday morning. Streets in Kingaroy, in the South Burnett region, were inundated with record high December rainfall, cutting off roads and motorists. The vehicle was reported to be about 30m from dry land as the SES rescued the driver, who was standing on top of his vehicle. Further storm activity is expected for parts of Queensland, with Sky News Weather Meteorologist Rob Sharpe warning it could impact New Year's Eve celebrations throughout south-east Queensland. 'Showers and thunderstorms rebuilding across northern and central NSW, and through south-eastern and central Queensland,' he said. Thunderstorms look to build towards Queensland with heavy rain expected in Roma and Emerald. Picture: Sky News Australia. Multiple roads are still closed, with the South Burnett Regional Council prioritizing re-opening state-controlled roads before focusing on council roads. 'Bridges cannot be reopened until bridge inspections can be carried out by certified bridge inspectors,' the council said in a statement. 'Please be mindful, this can take time. We are seeking for the communities patience and understanding while we navigate and inspect our road network.' There were 17 roads closed in the regions last night, with many still without acces
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