Heavy rainfall and flooding have caused widespread damage in northeast Queensland, Australia. A woman tragically died after an SES boat capsized while responding to a call for help. Authorities issued emergency warnings for residents in Townsville, urging them to evacuate as floodwaters rise. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his condolences and pledged the government's full support to assist with the recovery efforts.
Authorities have confirmed a woman has died in floodwaters in northern Queensland. Floods are engulfing northeast Queensland, with residents in parts of Townsville told to evacuate following warnings water levels could reach the second storey of some buildings. Heavy rain is lashing areas of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and North Tropical Coast, extending from Mackay to south of Cairns.
Cyclonic-like rain totals have lashed Townsville and surrounds with some areas receiving more than 600mm over the past 24 hours. The falls come after isolated seven-day totals of more than 900mm hammered the north tropical coast. The Bureau of Meteorology said the weekend rainfall could lead to flooded homes, businesses and properties, landslides and further road closures.
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