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Koji Rages Through Queensland, Clermont Receives Record-Breaking Rain
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji caused Queensland towns to face severe flooding with over 200mm rainfall in 24 hours and nearly 50,000 livestock lost, officials reported.
- On Tuesday, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji battered Queensland, bringing record-breaking rain and severe flooding as Clermont, Queensland recorded more than 200mm in 24 hours and rivers rose to 13.28m and 14.25m.
- Bureau of Meteorology forecasters warned another rain event will hit inland, central and eastern Queensland later this week, with ECMWF model forecasts showing rain continuing through Sunday, January 18.
- Major flood warnings cover the Connors, Isaac, Mackenzie and Georgina Rivers, with Three people rescued after vehicles got stuck on the Gregory Highway at 2.40am.
- The government is delivering fodder and medical supplies as Gulf Country livestock producers face severe losses from a prior monsoon, while crews clear the Sandy Creek bridge and Premier David Crisafulli thanks communities.
- Residents remain on high alert as Koji weakens and showers persist, while the highland community of Eungella may be cut off for up to three months, Isaac Council Mayor Kelly Vea Vea said.
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