North Queensland, particularly the Townsville area, has faced severe rainfall due to tropical lows, leading to evacuation warnings for six suburbs. Over 1000mm of rain has fallen in some areas, causing road closures and swift water rescues. Flood warnings are in effect, with potential for flooding up to the second storey in homes. Authorities are actively checking on residents in vulnerable areas, and an evacuation center has been established. While severe weather persists, no casualties have been reported. Disaster declarations are in place, and resources are being mobilized to assist the affected areas.
Cyclonic rainfall totals have lashed the regions of north Queensland, prompting authorities to issue prepare-to-leave warnings for six suburbs across Townsville.
Severe weather warnings remain in place for those regions, with the weather likely to cause dangerous and life threatening flash and riverine flooding.
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