QLD weather: State’s north cops incredibly heavy deluge
Some parts of the state are being drenched by heavy rain, with one town copping 362mm yesterday.
There are a number of weather warnings in place.
The Bureau of Meteorology says the highest falls have been recorded at Stony Creek, where 362mm fell yesterday.
A man and woman have been rescued after they became stranded in their cars in floodwaters in Townsville.
The SES has received 30 calls for help in Townsville, mostly for sandbagging and leaky roofs.
A severe weather warning for heavy rain remains in place.
Heavy rain ongoing around #Townsville this morning. Highest total so far 362mm at Stony Creek from 9am Wed until midnight. Severe Weather & Thunderstorm warnings current, Major Flood Warning for the Bohle River. Warnings: https://t.co/FBmpsInT9o
Rain: https://t.co/AVqQiRP4uu pic.twitter.com/cjMFdqHzx2— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) January 26, 2022
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