North Queensland Floods: Major Rescues and Power Outages
Update: 2025-12-29
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Heavy rain in north Queensland triggers widespread flooding, leading to two rescues and highway closures. The State Emergency Service deploys flood boat operators, while Ergon Energy works on power lines in Mount Isa. Residents in isolated towns like Julia Creek are nervous due to past floods. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of intense rainfall and flash flooding, with major flood warnings issued for the Flinders River. Emergency crews prioritize Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Normanton, and Karumba as the tropical low weakens and moves south.
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