Heavy rainfall is expected to continue drenching North Queensland for at least another day as thousands flee from floods that have already claimed a life.
Premier David Crisafulli confirmed a woman died in the town of Ingham after a rescue boat struck a tree and flipped on Sunday morning.
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Parts of Townsville have recorded more than a metre of rain in recent days, while further north more rain is expected for Cairns, Innisfail, Gordonvale, Babinda and Redlynch.
Thousands are experiencing power and water cuts and essential services like elective surgery have been put on hold.
Flights to the region cancelled and around 100 schools will remain closed this morning.
The Premier telling Queenslanders under evacuation notices to pack their bags and leave.
He described some of the rainfall and river rises as “historic.”
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