Rain warning for Queensland as end of Easter break looms


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Authorities are taking no chances, with crews pre-deployed to areas from Cairns all the way to Bundaberg.


“In anticipation of very heavy rain in some areas, additional swift-water rescue technicians have been pre-deployed to north Queensland, and will be positioned strategically throughout the flood watch area to support local crews,” said state Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford.


It comes after ex-tropical cyclone Nora dumped more than a metre of rain on the north and far north of the state in the past week, causing widespread flooding.


The rain is expected to well and truly hit by Monday, which has authorities concerned about people driving home after spending the long weekend away.


State Disaster Co-ordinator Deputy Police Commissioner Bob Gee said people should keep up to date with weather warnings and heed the message of “if it’s flooded, forget it”.


Article source: http://watoday.com.au/national/public-service/csiro-sacks-senior-executive-over-credit-card-breach-20170822-gy1i9v.html

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