Queensland braces for more flash flooding as Sydney swelters and Victoria battles bushfires
by Rafqa Touma from World news | The Guardian on (#6SZJT)
Brisbane soaked by up to 127mm of rain in 12 hours, with more than a dozen dams spilling over in the south-east of the state
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Flood releases at south-east Queensland's biggest dam, Wivenhoe, have begun as the state braces for more severe thunderstorms after a 127mm overnight deluge.
Brisbane, Mackay and Townsville are preparing for heavy rain and flash flooding, with isolated downpours of up to 250mm forecast.
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