Far north Queensland residents told to seek higher ground as tropical low heads for coast

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Australian Associated PressMarch 5, 2026 at 11:03 PM

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Far north Queensland residents are being urged to seek higher ground due to an approaching tropical low expected to bring severe weather and heavy rainfall. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts up to 240mm of rain in six hours on Friday, increasing the risk of dangerous flash flooding. Police issued a flood emergency warning for the Daintree River at 9:30 PM on Thursday, advising residents to evacuate due to ongoing flash flooding. The warning emphasizes the need for residents to prioritize their safety and move to higher ground immediately. The region is bracing for the tropical low to cross the coast.

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Australia 60% Queensland Police 60% Bureau of Meteorology 70% Daintree River 70% Far North Queensland ×290%

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flash flooding 90% tropical low 90% heavy rain 80% severe weather 70% higher ground 70% flood emergency 60% weather warning 60% daintree river 50%

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The Guardian - World News

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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85%

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Far North Queensland

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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