Heavy rain is forecast to continue drenching North Queensland for at least another day as thousands flee from floods that have already claimed a life.<\/p>\n
Parts of the Townsville region have recorded more than one metre of rain in recent days, and major flooding is expected at Aplin Weir on Sunday night, with the Ross River set to exceed the major flood level (1.8 metres).<\/p>\n
Further north, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Cairns, Innisfail, Gordonvale, Babinda and Redlynch.<\/p>\n
Catchments are at bursting point, roads are swamped and flights have been cancelled as thousands experience power and water cuts.<\/p>\n
Essential services such as elective surgery have been put on hold and 100 schools are set to remain closed on Monday.<\/p>\n
“We’re not expecting the rain to ease on a more broad scale until probably late tomorrow and into Tuesday,” Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Jonathan Howe said.<\/p>\n
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