Cairns Floods December 2023 by Joshua Prieto / SOPA Images
Intense rain brought widespread flash flooding through overflooding rivers, including the Barron. Numerous suburbs were completely inundated and isolated, including Holloways Beach. Debris, rushing water and fallen power poles and lines brought continued dangerous conditions, as well as lack of electricity, running water and little phone reception. Over 1800mm of rain was recorded in 24 hour periods in several areas of the Cairns region.
Intense rain brought widespread flash flooding through overflooding rivers, including the Barron. Numerous suburbs were completely inundated and isolated, including Holloways Beach. Debris, rushing water and fallen power poles and lines brought continued dangerous conditions, as well as lack of electricity, running water and little phone reception. Over 1800mm of rain was recorded in 24 hour periods in several areas of the Cairns region.
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