TC crossed coast near Mossman. Bar down to 1000 hPa at Cairns with rivers between Cairns and Ingham in flood. From 20th to 31st floods over greater part of the State.

Traffic between Townsville and Cairns again completely disorganised and low lying portions of Cairns inundated. Other districts experienced serious traffic interruptions and mail delays. These included Mackay_Townsville. Three railway passengers drowned whilst being ferried across the Burdekin River and drowning fatalities occurred in the Warrego, Pioneer and Haughton rivers. In Mackay damage costs were high and low lying parts of the city were submerged.

Rockhampton Regional Council in partnership with the Queensland a…