Volunteers brought in to help with flood clean-up
15 years, 10 months ago

Volunteers brought in to help with flood clean-up

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The State Emergency Service says extra volunteers are being brought in to help residents clean up after heavy rain across south-east Queensland this week. Meanwhile, the weather bureau says dangerous surf conditions will continue along the south-east Queensland coast over the weekend. Senior Forecaster Ben Annells says there is a severe weather warning for abnormally high tides and dangerous surf on the south-east coast with more showers likely to develop tomorrow with big winds. "They could be reasonably strong along the coast along the islands and we certainly do have what is looking like potentially gale force winds developing through the day tomorrow and obviously those dangerous beach conditions continuing," Mr Annells said.

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Queenslanders prepare as continuing heavy rain causes flooding in north
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Queenslanders prepare as continuing heavy rain causes flooding in north

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Queensland's north tropical coast is set for more drenching rain, with days of heavy falls causing flooding around the region. "The reason for that is the tropical low that's just sitting offshore moves away for a little bit and then maybe comes back into the coast," Mr Hadley said. "Even though it's less likely to develop into a tropical cyclone, …

With NSW facing more wet weather as Cyclone Uesi looms, SES issues urgent advice
5 years, 1 month ago

With NSW facing more wet weather as Cyclone Uesi looms, SES issues urgent advice

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Wet weather warnings for have been issued for New South Wales days after thousands of residents were caught out by record-breaking rainfall. Key points: The SES is urging residents to prepare for the impact of storms forecast for the end of the week Residents in areas at risk of flooding should stockpile food, water, list emergency numbers and ensure phones …

NSW flooding: Severe weather warning issued as storms move north
9 years, 2 months ago

NSW flooding: Severe weather warning issued as storms move north

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Emergency crews have been kept busy by localised flooding as heavy rain continues to fall in parts of New South Wales, with some holiday-makers forced to abandon their campsites. A severe weather warning is in place for the mid north coast and Hunter districts, with heavy rain expected to continue through the week. Key points: Up to 200mm of rain …

Fatigued SES volunteers brace for more wild weather as floods forecast in northern NSW
9 years, 10 months ago

Fatigued SES volunteers brace for more wild weather as floods forecast in northern NSW

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The SES says volunteers in northern New South Wales are battling exhaustion as they prepare for another major weather event. The Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast are expected to receive the heaviest rain as the result of a possible east coast low forming off the coast, with a flood watch in place for coastal valleys from the NSW-Queensland border …

SES volunteers working overtime in storm clean-up
16 years, 4 months ago

SES volunteers working overtime in storm clean-up

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SES volunteers have been working overtime to clean up after floods in Queensland's southern inland. Volunteers responded to more than 60 calls on Thursday night, with 20 houses damaged at Warwick, a landslide on the Toowoomba escarpment and trees blown down onto roads and a Wilsonton house. Director Bob Bundy says SES crews swung into action in their own region …

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