North Queensland flood waters set to peak as Herbert River predicted to reach record levels

Three-day downpour that cut power, damaged roads and destroyed a bridge is forecast to continueFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 58-year-old record might be broken with flood waters expected to rise in northern Australia after another day of heavy rainfall.A widespread deluge that has cut power, damaged roads and destroyed a bridge in north Queensland is forecast to continue on Tuesday, sounding alarm bells.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

North Queensland flood waters set to peak as Herbert River predicted to reach record levels

Three-day downpour that cut power, damaged roads and destroyed a bridge is forecast to continue

A 58-year-old record might be broken with flood waters expected to rise in northern Australia after another day of heavy rainfall.

A widespread deluge that has cut power, damaged roads and destroyed a bridge in north Queensland is forecast to continue on Tuesday, sounding alarm bells.

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