Residents in a small Queensland town have been ordered to leave immediately amid fears of flash flooding as heavy rain continues to lash the region.
An emergency alert was issued for all areas of Einasleigh, in far north Queensland, at 12pm on Tuesday after heavy rain led to spilling of the Copperfield Dam.
‘People in all areas of Einasleigh need to LEAVE IMMEDIATELY,’ Queensland Police said in a statement.
‘Conditions are very dangerous. Bring your emergency kit and move to evacuation point at high part of Einasleigh-Forsyth road away from the flood NOW.
‘Go to Etheridge Shire Council Facebook or disaster dashboard.’
For assistance with a life-threatening situation, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
For assistance with non-life-threatening situations — such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage — call SES on 132 500.
More to come.
