Flood emergency in south-east Queensland
- Emergency services responded to 150 water incidents in Brisbane, Ipswich, and the Sunshine Coast, saving countless lives during flash flooding from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
- One man was rescued from the roof of his ute in Chevallum after 400 millimeters of rain fell in 12 hours.
- Premier David Crisafulli reported that Upper Springbrook recorded 1,146 millimeters of rainfall, with multiple flood warnings still in place.
- Around 118,000 homes were without power, with supermarkets reopening as stock levels were gradually restored.
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Schools reopen, some power restored as flooded communities rebuild
There's been some relief for flood-stricken communities across southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales. The last of the evacuation orders have now been lifted, and residents are making their way home. But for some, a hefty recovery effort awaits them.
Over 1100mm of Rain Dumped on Gold Coast Suburb as Brisbane Continues Recovery Effort
Massive rainfall tallies have come in following a few days of wild weather in southeast Queensland. At a March 11 media conference focused largely on recovery, Premier David Crisafulli revealed Upper Springbrook had recorded 1146mm of rain. Fellow Gold Coast suburb Tallebudgera reported the next highest total, with 835mm of rain. Rivers are easing, rainfall is receding, and the threat of heavy rain has disappeared. The storm system from ex-Tropi…


Sirens sound as flood levels exceed 2022 disaster
Rainfall is easing for a large flood-hit area but the clean up is just beginning for many whose...
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