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  •   Home > News > Environment

    Queensland floods live: Townsville expected to cop brunt of rain as flooding disaster worsens

    Floodwaters are rising for the third day across parts of north Queensland, with some pockets receiving more than a metre of rain since Saturday. Follow live.


    Floodwaters are rising for the third day across parts of north Queensland, with some pockets recording more than a metre of rain since Saturday.

    An emergency alert has been issued for the Cardwell area, with residents ordered to urgently seek higher ground.

    Follow the live updates.

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