Emergency alert issued in storm-smashed state Queensland battered by rain, flooding as emergency alert issued

News.com.au - 18/12
Residents in parts of Queensland have been issued with an emergency alert as the state battles a barrage of rain and flooding, marking one of the wettest Decembers in 14 years.

Residents in parts of Queensland have been issued with an emergency alert as the state battles a barrage of rain and flooding, marking one of the wettest Decembers in 14 years.

Parts of east and southeast Queensland were soaked with heavy rain overnight, turning roads into rivers and seeing people abandoning their cars as water engulfed the streets.

The deluge has continued into Thursday, with Queensland Police issuing an emergency alert for Jandowae in the Western Downs region just after 4am.

It warned residents in low lying areas to “prepare now” and “warn neighbours, secure belongings, and ena...
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