More floods expected as rain relentlessly smashes North Queensland

The brand new flood warnings are in place from Cairns to Rockhampton with the Haughton River, south of Townsville, the most important concern.

There are additionally main flood warnings in place for the Flinders, Herbert River, Murray, Cape, Higher Burdekin and Decrease Burdekin Rivers.

There are average flood warnings in place for the Tully, Connors, and Isaac Rivers in addition to the Ross, Bohle, Suttor and Western Rivers.

Flood warnings are additionally in place for the Diamantina, Proserpine, Gilbert and Black Rivers in addition to Bluewater Creek.

As a lot as 250mm of rain is anticipated to fall this weekend in cities and cities which might be already affected by floods, together with Townsville, Cardwell and Ingham.

Greater than 143mm of rain has hit the South Townsville space in a single day, with one other 131mm at Garu.

Minor flooding is anticipated within the areas surrounding the Barcoo, Regular and Pioneer Rivers.

It has been over per week since north Queensland first grew to become impacted by floodwaters, with additional SES volunteers, police and water rescue groups deployed to assist preserve the group secure.

There are nonetheless ongoing conversations about find out how to get provides to areas which have been minimize off on account of flood waters. 

The rain is anticipated to ease by Monday.