Unprecedented Floods Ravage Far North Queensland and Cairns
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Emergency flood alerts have been issued for parts of Far North Queensland in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of heavy rainfall and fast river rises in the Daintree and Mossman River catchments. Widespread flooding is already occurring, and emergency services are overwhelmed. Calls have been made to bring in the Australian Defence Force for support. The region is enduring the largest flood in Cairns' history, with flood levels exceeding the 1977 record by 30-40%.
Topics:world#australian-defence-force#emergency-warnings#ex-tropical-cyclone-jasper#far-north-queensland#floods#natural-disasters
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