Torrential rain triggers flood emergency in rural Queensland
Published date: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:24:15 +0700Torrential rain triggered a flood emergency in rural Queensland, forcing residents to leave low-lying areas.
Authorities issued an urgent flood alert on Tuesday for the town of Einasleigh, around 380 kilometres north-west of Townsville, advising locals to evacuate immediately.
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Einasleigh QLD, Australia |
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27/01/2026 |
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