Flood Warnings in Central Queensland: Evacuate Now

0:00On this March 9th in Adelaide, here's what is making headlines. Heavy rains from a low-pressure system have sparked multiple flood warnings across Central Queensland and the Wide Bay and Burnett regions. Saturated catchments mean rivers could rise fast, with major flooding possibly topping 15 meters at Guyanda overnight. On Monday, widespread downpours kept falling as the system lingered east of Bailoila before shifting toward the coast. A trough stretched through Wide Bay, bringing risks of intense rain and strong winds in the southeast until late that day. Local councils reacted swiftly, with North Burnett urging folks in low areas to evacuate right away to the Guyanda community hall. Emergency alerts went out for central-highland spots like Sapphire and Ruby Vale, plus the Theresa Creek Dam catchment telling people to head for, higher ground. Overnight rescues highlighted the dangers, prompting Queensland Premier David Christopherly to warn drivers against crossing floodwaters and endangering, rescuers.

1:00Condition should ease by Tuesday morning as the low moves offshore, leaving just scattered coastal showers behind warning levels. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor. Our Pillow Just Got Smarter, a pleasure podcast and music, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com