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9 May 2024 15:25
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    Floodwaters are once again rising in far north Queensland after heavy rain lashed the tropical coast

    Floodwaters are once again rising in far north Queensland after heavy rain lashed the tropical coast


    A storm cell hit towns between Cairns and Townsville last night.

    Tully, 140km south of Cairns, had knee-deep floodwaters through the town after 280mm of rain fell in six hours.

    In the 24 hours to 11 this morning, rainfall totals of up to 458mm were recorded over the Tully and Murray catchment.

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