Far north Queensland drenched by ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald [1]
GFP Note: 300 mm is 11.8 inches.
Courier Mail - 1/23/13, Peter Michael, Brian Williams and Grace Uhr
CLOSE CALL: The Morey family in Atherton yesterday after they were rescued by helicopter from floodwaters in far north Queensland caused by ex-Cyclone Oswald. Picture: Darryl Day/Cairns Post Source: Cairns Post
SWIFTWATER rescue officers are on alert with roads cut, townships isolated and helicopters flying in urgent medical supplies as ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald hits far north Queensland.
More than 300mm has been recorded in parts of an 1100km-long band from Cape York to the Burdekin as authorities warn of flash flooding as far south as Mackay.
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