Redlands Mayor Karen Williams says rain generated by previous cyclones has flooded homes, and people should be prepared.
"We've seen these east coat lows affect our city back in the days of (cyclones) Oswald and Debbie. If you can get ahead of the game, it's a good idea," she told ABC radio today.
Take advantage of sandbagging stations in Redland City and prepare for the heavy rainfall expected later this week. ...
Posted by Redland City Council on Monday, 12 March 2018
Inland and northern communities are continuing to count the cost from this month's serious flooding. At Ingham, north of Townsville, the Herbert River continues to fall, leaving flood victims to contend with a blanket of sludge in their homes and businesses.
Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Katarina Carroll will tour Ingham and Innisfail today, which has also experienced flooding.
Crawford repeated warnings for people to stay out of the flood waters, with sharks and crocodiles spotted in recent days. Some communities in Queensland's northwest and gulf country remain cut off by road, including Doomadgee, Burketown, Normanton and Karumba.
The government is working with local authorities to ensure they have the supplies they need. There's no estimate yet of damage to the state's road network, but a multi-million dollar repair bill is expected.
Meanwhile, Katter party MP Nick Dametto, who holds the seat of Hinchinbrook, has been left red-faced after copping a fine for driving through floodwaters near Ingham on Sunday.
He said he was trying to meet up with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk during her visit to the flood zone when he decided to cross a flooded road, earning him a $150 fine and the loss of three demerit points.
"I was given the ability to move around the electorate in certain areas. I misinterpreted that," he told the ABC.
- AAP
