Queensland Faces Prolonged Flooding as Record Rainfall Continues
A slow-moving weather system has brought unprecedented rainfall to Queensland, isolating communities, threatening livestock, and prompting major flood warnings across the state.
- Major flood warnings remain in effect for areas like the Channel Country, with up to 300mm of additional rain forecast in the coming days.
- Record-breaking rainfall has isolated communities in western Queensland, cutting off transport links and leaving residents stranded.
- Townsville is on high alert for potential evacuations after experiencing its wettest March on record, with over 2,000mm of rain so far this year.
- Livestock producers in Queensland's south-west fear significant stock losses as prolonged rain leaves animals exposed and without access to feed.
- Floodwaters are expected to flow into Lake Eyre over the coming months, bringing environmental benefits to wildlife in the region.
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