Flooding concerns at Daintree River
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Daintree River Ferry services will likely be disrupted today after the Bureau of Meteorology issued a moderate flood warning for the Daintree River.
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue through the long weekend following widespread rainfall totals of 125-240 mm across the Daintree and Mossman River catchments in the 48 hours to 9am Saturday.
Since 9am Saturday, rainfall totals of 110-160 mm have been recorded in the Daintree River catchment, with much of this recorded since late Saturday evening.
The Daintree River is 5.25m high at Daintree Village and rising. Catchments are now saturated, and river levels are expected to remain high over the next few days.
The Douglas Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is working closely with the ferry contractors to monitor conditions and is encouraging everyone to avoid travelling in the area.
Access to Daintree Village is also expected to be cut off at Barratt’s Creek Bridge, south of the village.
Remember, if it’s flooded, forget it.
You can also follow the Douglas Disaster Information Facebook page, or tune into ABC Far North on 639AM for local updates.
The next update will be provided by 9.30am on Sunday 24 April 2022.
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This Media Release was submitted by the Douglas Shire Council