Floods exceeding 1977 levels expected, Steven Miles says, as heavy rain leaves 10,500 homes without power
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Cairns airport has been closed in anticipation of record flooding in the far north Queensland city as the state premier, Steven Miles, declared a “serious weather emergency” in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
On Sunday afternoon Miles said flood levels in Cairns were expected to exceed the previous record of 1977 and there were “significant concerns” for many communities in the far north.
Continue reading…Floods exceeding 1977 levels expected, Steven Miles says, as heavy rain leaves 10,500 homes without powerQueensland girl fighting for life after being hit by lightningGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastCairns airport has been closed in anticipation of record flooding in the far north Queensland city as the state premier, Steven Miles, declared a “serious weather emergency” in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.On Sunday afternoon Miles said flood levels in Cairns were expected to exceed the previous record of 1977 and there were “significant concerns” for many communities in the far north.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…