Supermarkets in North and Far North Queensland have been having issues delivering supplies to their stores as the flood emergency nears its peak.
Supermarkets in North and Far North Queensland have been having issues delivering supplies to some of their stores as the flood emergency
Roads have been closed, a bridge has collapsed and major sections of the Bruce Highway have been closed after days of serious rain.Some shelves were partially empty at Coles in Innisfail yesterday.Coles in Cairns was also reportedly hit by shortages of fresh produce, with a glut of bananas remaining on the shelves.Widespread road closures around Cairns have delayed deliveries.It is understood that Coles has stocks ready to be delivered as soon as the roads are open.
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