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More severe weather to hit north Queensland as insurance claims rack up


Monsoon trough and forecast heavy rain is a hammer blow to residents who have begun returning to their inundated homes

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Already sodden parts of north Queensland are set for further heavy rainfall following near-record flooding that isolated towns and required defence force assistance.

Totals in excess of 200mm were possible in areas spanning from Tully to Ayr, south of Townsville, before additional rainfall blankets the region through Monday.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/08/more-severe-weather-to-hit-north-queensland-as-insurance-claims-rack-up

Author : Australian Associated Press

Publish date : 2025-02-07 23:05:00

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