Emergency Alert Issued to Residents in South-East Queensland
Queensland is in the midst of one of its wettest Decembers in 14 years, and the rain just won’t let up!
Overnight, parts of east and southeast Queensland were hit with a deluge of heavy rain, turning roads into rivers and leaving drivers stranded.
Cars Abandoned, Streets Engulfed
Imagine waking up to find your street has turned into a lake, with water lapping at your doorstep. That’s exactly what happened to residents in southeast Queensland, who were forced to abandon their cars as the rainwater rose to alarming levels.
Queensland will experience a contrasting combination of flooding and a heatwave over the next few days as inland heat continues to bake the state’s west and a deep layer of tropical moisture dumps heavy rain in the east.https://t.co/QYvveN28WR
— Weatherzone (@weatherzone) December 18, 2024
Emergency Alert Sounded in Jandowae
As the rain continues to pound the region, Queensland Police issued an emergency alert just after 4am on Thursday for Jandowae in the Western Downs region. The warning is clear: if you live in a low-lying area, it’s time to take action!
What You Need to Do
Residents in the affected areas are being urged to “prepare now” and take immediate action to protect themselves and their belongings. This means warning your neighbours, securing any loose items that could become projectiles in strong winds, and enacting your emergency plan.
Stay tuned for further updates as this situation continues to unfold. In the meantime, stay safe, Queensland!