Queensland Floods: Woman and Rescuers Saved from Raging Waters
Recent floods in Queensland have prompted urgent rescue operations, highlighting the dangers of heavy rain impacting the region. Three individuals, including a 56-year-old woman, became trapped in rapidly rising waters after her vehicle was submerged on Booral Road in Bunya Creek late last night.
Rescue Efforts in Queensland Floods
At approximately 10:40 PM, two men aged 25 and 26 came to the woman’s aid. Unfortunately, they too found themselves in peril as the water levels rose quickly. Emergency services were called to the scene and successfully rescued all three. The men received on-site evaluations while the woman was transported to Hervey Bay Hospital for further observation.
Additional Rescue Operations
Other rescue incidents occurred overnight amid escalating flood conditions:
- Two men were rescued from the roof of a truck in Mount Steadman.
- A man and a woman were saved from a car ensnared in floodwaters near Biggenden.
Weather Conditions and Rainfall Statistics
The region has experienced heavy rainfall, causing significant flooding in various areas. Hervey Bay measured an astonishing 120mm of rain within two hours. Some parts of the Burnett catchment reported total rainfalls of up to 180mm.
- Upper Springbrook in the Gold Coast Hinterland recorded 176mm.
- Outback town Taroom saw rain totals between 130mm and 150mm over 24 hours.
As the most intense rains subsided in the southeast, weather forecasts indicate additional showers are expected in the upcoming days.
Severe Weather Warnings
A severe weather warning remains active for regions in north and central Queensland, encompassing Charters Towers, Townsville, Moranbah, Ingham, Palm Island, and Collinsville. Felim Hanniffy from the Bureau of Meteorology has cautioned that the risk of severe storms is still prevalent, particularly in the northeastern tropics.
Rainfall of 20 to 50mm is anticipated across the southeast, with the potential for higher amounts in elevated areas.
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