Queensland's extreme weather is set to worsen today, with the Bureau of Meteorology expecting heavy rain, damaging winds and the possibility of flash-flooding from Bundaberg down to the New South Wales coast.
Emergency Services Minister Mark Ryan has warned of the cyclone-like impact of the extreme weather event, and residents must prepare for the worst.
"Many of the impacts from this weather event will be similar to a category-one cyclone event," he said.
The Queensland Fire and Emergency has had more than 520 requests for SES assistance since Saturday, after more than 5,000 homes lost power across the south-east.
Queenslanders have been warned to stay off the roads, avoid unnecessary travel and to never drive through floodwaters.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Greg Leach said residents need to have plans in place in case of flooding.
He said extra swiftwater rescue teams have been organised to be available today as a precaution.
"What we're seeing is a significant change in the weather pattern in Queensland," he said.
"Only last week we were dealing with bushfire situations and now the big wet has arrived … and so we need to be prepared not only for the weather we are dealing with now but we're likely to see over the coming month."
The severe rain comes as good news for bushfire ravaged Fraser Island, which will reopen to the public tomorrow after a blaze that had been burning since mid-October was contained.
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service handed operation of the incident back to Queensland Parks and Wildlife yesterday.
From Tuesday, accommodation providers can welcome guests, vehicles will be permitted on the eastern beach, access will be granted to the townships and camping spots opened up.
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2020-12-13 20:14:00Z
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