Queensland floods: Emergency alerts enacted as waters rise and surge toward rural towns
Residents in rural areas of Queensland have been warned via emergency alerts to prepare and act as floodwaters surge toward towns.
Two emergency flood warnings have been issued from police and government offials as residents prepare to be inundated by the rising waters.
An emergency watch and act warning was issued for Jandowae in the Western Downs region with the alert stating that the emergency plans should be enacted as soon as possible.
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“Warn neighbours, secure belongings and enact your emergency plan.”
On Wednesday a similar alert was distributed for the broader South Burnett region.
Persistent heavy summer storm rainfall continues to increase the flood risk as waters rise and wider areas become affected.
People are urged to not drive unless necessary and to stay up to date with weather warnings.
The state’s SES has been inundated with calls and the greater Brisbane area has been overwhlemed in parts as roads close and low-lying premises are abandoned.
