Heavy rainfall lashes region, more to come
WEATHER
Hundreds of millimetres of rain have drenched the Far North this week and the Bureau of Meteorology has warned more rain is on its way with totals of up to 300mm possible in parts of the region.
The highest rainfall recorded in the 24 hours to 9:00am Tuesday fell at Whynabeel, north of Mossman, with a total of 282mm, while Daintree Village recorded 121mm.
Cairns has recorded more than 300mm since 9:00am Sunday.
A Flood Watch remains current from Cooktown to Ingham, including the Mossman and Daintree Rivers.
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The Bureau warns showers are likely to remain as a trough in the Coral Sea approaches and moves onto the coast.
“Showers and heavy rain will be focussed around Cairns and north to Daintree. Daily rainfall totals of 100-150mm are likely with isolated heavier totals up to about 300mm possible,” the Bureau said.
“At this stage, a brief reprieve is possible on the coast for Wednesday, as a second focal point develops inland, with another ramp-up in activity along the coast likely for Thursday and for a time on Friday.
“Another trough further west near the Gulf of Carpentaria will trigger showers and thunderstorms across the rest of the Cape York Peninsula. Together with a low-pressure system that will move down from Papua New Guinea, large totals are possible as far inland as Charters Towers and Georgetown, building on Wednesday and into Thursday.”
The rain is set to ease across northern Queensland over the weekend, however, heavy falls are still possible along the northeast coast.
Douglas Shire Council is providing sand and sandbags to residents which are now available at:
- Wonga - Wonga RFS/SES shed.
- Diwan - SES Local Headquarters, Tea Tree Road Diwan.
- Daintree village - Daintree Village RFS/SES shed.
- Port Douglas - Crocs AFL carpark, access via Wharf Street.
- Mossman - Mossman SES shed at the rear of Council’s Administration Building in Mossman, access via Front Street.