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Queensland Faces Continued Rainfall as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne Weakens
Severe flooding affects communities in inland Queensland amid forecasts of more rain.
Inland Queensland is grappling with unprecedented flooding that is reported to be twice the size of Victoria, with the authorities declaring it the most severe inundation the region has faced in over half a century.
The extreme weather has raised concerns regarding potential widescale livestock losses and its impact on regional communities.
Water levels have reportedly started to recede in various areas, offering a glimmer of hope that the worst may be over.
In the town of Thargomindah, with a population of over 200, residents have been evacuated to higher ground following breaches of a levee.
The floodwaters reached 7.5 meters on Tuesday, surpassing historical records set in 1974. Helicopters have been vital for the area, with pilots engaged in delivering animal feed and conducting rescue operations as flood conditions persist across the surrounding regions.
Authorities have warned communities that further rainfall is anticipated due to the remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne, which may lead to additional flooding.
Southern Queensland and northern New South Wales are expected to receive the most significant rainfall, with totals potentially exceeding 100 millimeters in certain areas on Wednesday.
New South Wales State Emergency Service (NSW SES) Commissioner Mike Wassing stated that some isolated communities may face disconnection for six to ten weeks due to the ongoing rainfall.
He noted that the significant precipitation from Queensland is progressively flowing through the catchment and affecting western New South Wales.
Commissioner Wassing commended the local community for their collective resilience and cooperation during this challenging time.
The Bureau of Meteorology has indicated that rainfall is expected to diminish across the flooded inland areas by Wednesday evening.
Their latest forecast predicts a high probability of showers in Thargomindah and surrounding Channel Country, with a chance of thunderstorms.
However, the forecasters anticipate that a dry air mass could help alleviate rainfall conditions in the coming days.
Several flood warnings continue to remain active across the region as authorities monitor the situation.
The extreme weather has raised concerns regarding potential widescale livestock losses and its impact on regional communities.
Water levels have reportedly started to recede in various areas, offering a glimmer of hope that the worst may be over.
In the town of Thargomindah, with a population of over 200, residents have been evacuated to higher ground following breaches of a levee.
The floodwaters reached 7.5 meters on Tuesday, surpassing historical records set in 1974. Helicopters have been vital for the area, with pilots engaged in delivering animal feed and conducting rescue operations as flood conditions persist across the surrounding regions.
Authorities have warned communities that further rainfall is anticipated due to the remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne, which may lead to additional flooding.
Southern Queensland and northern New South Wales are expected to receive the most significant rainfall, with totals potentially exceeding 100 millimeters in certain areas on Wednesday.
New South Wales State Emergency Service (NSW SES) Commissioner Mike Wassing stated that some isolated communities may face disconnection for six to ten weeks due to the ongoing rainfall.
He noted that the significant precipitation from Queensland is progressively flowing through the catchment and affecting western New South Wales.
Commissioner Wassing commended the local community for their collective resilience and cooperation during this challenging time.
The Bureau of Meteorology has indicated that rainfall is expected to diminish across the flooded inland areas by Wednesday evening.
Their latest forecast predicts a high probability of showers in Thargomindah and surrounding Channel Country, with a chance of thunderstorms.
However, the forecasters anticipate that a dry air mass could help alleviate rainfall conditions in the coming days.
Several flood warnings continue to remain active across the region as authorities monitor the situation.
