‘I find it incredible, and it is disappointing to see, that history is being rewritten as part of an effort to sell the (Bureau of Meteorology’s) closure’
Weather by Danielle O’Neal, Nilsson Jones 17th Mar 2021 6:09 AM
Premium Content Intense rainfall continues to drench large parts of Queensland, with a flood emergency active for the state s central interior. An emergency alert has been issued for residents in Sapphire, west of Emerald, with the Retreat Creek rising rapidly and major flooding expected. Properties in low-lying areas are likely to be impacted. Council advises residents to warn neighbours, secure belongings and move to higher ground now, the alert states. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for that region at 4.20am and remains active. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Clermont, Capella and Dysart.