A makeshift distribution centre to give support to flooded victims has received hundreds of donations today, inspired by a handful of generous Gold Coast families.
Parts of western Sydney were spared the worst of the downpours following the reduction in rain in the area earlier than expected, but the major flooding continues and more rain will continue.
About 130.000 homes affected by a leaking Warragamba levee in Sydney’s Hawkesbury-Nepean area received some respite on Thursday afternoon, amid news that flooding was unlikely to be worse as it had been in March 2021.
Further north, the Richmond River on Thursday led to heavy floods in Coraki, Bungawalbyn and Woodburn, with peak flooding close to records set in March 1974.
In Queensland and the Commonwealth, we have worked with the State to provide further support to flood-stricken areas and have asked the Queensland Government for a list of projects that need financial resources for reconstruction.
Southeast Queensland continues to be on high alert for life-threatening flooding caused by dangerous thunderstorms, after floodwaters in the state killed nine people and damaged more than 17.000 homes.
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Queensland, I’m pleased to report that tomorrow at first light the Mud Army 2.0 can resume the clean up 💪
— Annastacia Palaszczuk (@AnnastaciaMP) March 4, 2022
PICS JUST IN: Satellite pictures show the extent of flooding around the South East 🛰 📸 Planet and Geoplex
📍 Gympie 📍 Maryborough 📍 Noosa River 📍 Rocklea pic.twitter.com/5hEIeXbYZ1
— Annastacia Palaszczuk (@AnnastaciaMP) March 4, 2022
More than 450 roads remain closed across the State. Avoid the roads if you can – now is still not the time to be travelling. You can keep track of road closures in your area here: https://t.co/lT5oyfwweu #QldWeather #QldFloods #Floods pic.twitter.com/IKBdHuNBWS
— RACQ (@RACQOfficial) March 4, 2022
⛈️Friday's Thunderstorm Forecast: Isolated severe storms with the risk of localised heavy rain, damaging winds possible in #SEQLD this afternoon. Catchments are saturated so creeks and streams will respond quickly to any heavy, short duration rainfall. ⚠️https://t.co/CQJkcamqzO pic.twitter.com/85uQRWmXbN
— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) March 4, 2022
We're stunned too 😲
…but disaster tourism only makes the situation more dangerous for all of us. Please wait until we've had a chance to check that the roads are safe before you head back out.
📍 #Goodna, #Queensland pic.twitter.com/7yZ713nSDN
— Transport and Main Roads Queensland (@TMRQld) March 3, 2022
Pharmacist Skye Swift put a call out on social media for a ride from Tweed to Murwillumbah. She wanted to open her pharmacy so residents had access to essential medication. 3x World Champion Surfer @Mick_Fanning pulled up on his jet ski. @nbnnews @9NewsSyd @wwos pic.twitter.com/ckteNXyFhF
— Olivia Grace-Curran (@livgracecurran) March 1, 2022
⚠️ #Flood Warning issued for the #ClarenceRiver, river levels are falling but major flooding continues at #Maclean and moderate flooding at #Grafton and #Ulmarra. See https://t.co/uFvPvjOuQB for details and updates; follow advice from @NSWSES. #NSWFloods pic.twitter.com/dOxvXt3AQY
— Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) March 3, 2022
So many vehicles have been ruined in the floods and have yet to be moved. A car and a bus remain in the middle of the road next to Lang Park @BreakfastNews pic.twitter.com/hgj7DR44EI
— Michael Rennie (@mf_rennie) March 3, 2022
RIGHT IN THE FEELS | Our in-water rescue team trekked five km through rugged terrain to reach a stranded family. After rappelling down a ravine and erecting ladders to carry out the rescue, we’re pleased to report that everyone’s safe and well, and out of harm’s way. pic.twitter.com/NruuBaKDxo
— Fire and Rescue NSW (@FRNSW) March 3, 2022
⚠️⛈️Severe Thunderstorm Warning: For heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the #Hunter and #MidNorthCoast. Locations which may be affected include #Forster, #SealRocks, #Bulahdelah, #Wingham, #NelsonBay and #Dungog. Full warning details https://t.co/Ss766eSCrL pic.twitter.com/GtPs7hRnL5
— Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) March 3, 2022
Something I’ll never forget that’s for sure pic.twitter.com/cZkCVUsdoP
— Shane Barnes MAIES (@sequest01) March 3, 2022
