The massive monsoonal deluge has caused landslips and flash flooding across the region over the past seven days. Homes and businesses have been destroyed as flash floods washed through streets sweeping away cars, equipment and livestock. Soldiers were mobilised to help sand-bag vulnerable properties as authorities went door to door telling people they should leave at-risk homes. A second severe weather warning has been issued for northwest Queensland, including Mt Isa, where heavy rainfall of up to 125mm, damaging wind gusts and flash flooding is possible. Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) ⚠️VERY HEAVY RAINFALL AND LIKELY FLASH FLOODING affecting the Mt Margaret area to the WSW of Townsville on the Bohle river.

Source: The Guardian February 01, 2019 07:37 UTC