Flash flooding warning for Townsville, roads submerged
Severe weather batters Townsville, flooding roads and prompting flash flood warnings between Townsville and Bowen. Key roads affected. Motorists urged to avoid floodwaters.
Severe weather batters Townsville, flooding roads and prompting flash flood warnings between Townsville and Bowen. Key roads affected. Motorists urged to avoid floodwaters.
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