Heavy rain hits Far North

DOUGLAS SHIRE



THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Douglas Shire and Cairns regions over the next few hours.

Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding with the potential to extend further to Cooktown later today.

It comes as the Cairns Airport recorded 96mm of rain within 90 minutes, and 126mm in three hours, according to BOM.

Keep up to date on the Douglas Shire road conditions HERE or for more information visit BOM.


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