
Northeast Queensland is under multiple weather warnings as a tropical low brings heavy rain and strong winds.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns of life-threatening flash flooding, with up to 1000mm of rain expected over the weekend.
Wind gusts of up to 90km/h are forecast for coastal areas between Innisfail and Townsville from Saturday afternoon.
Townsville authorities have opened evacuation centers and distributed sandbags as residents prepare for possible flooding.
The Ross River Dam is releasing water through its spillway as part of an emergency action plan.
Rescue crews are searching for an elderly woman reportedly swept away by floodwaters near Castletown shopping center.
Queensland’s State Disaster Coordinator warns of a significant rain and flooding event across the affected regions.
Heavy rain has cut off the Bruce Highway north of Bowen, disrupting travel and isolating some communities.
Proserpine Airport temporarily closed after 180mm of rain fell in the Whitsundays.
The Bureau of Meteorology is monitoring two tropical lows, with a low chance of cyclone development this weekend.