More rain coming as residents sleep in their cars amid flood chaos

Tweet Facebook Mail Parts of Queensland remain in the middle of a weather emergency, with dozens of residents sleeping in pubs and cars, as flooding continues to pour through the state. In the last seven days, more than 1000mm of rain has drenched inland Mackay, while 800mm has fallen over Proserpine. Major roads in the centre and north of the state have been cut off, and half a metre more of rain is expected through the week.

READ MORE: ‘Creepy fella’ seen before campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay killed, court told The Bruce Highway remains flooded with commuters stranded on the highway for two days (Twitter) Motorists remain stranded on Bruce Highway near Proserpine, with dozens sleeping in their cars as the road ahead of them remains flooded, Some have been stranded for two days. There’s hope flood waters will recede enough for one lane of the highway to reopen in the next few hours. Police have carried out food drops for the stranded drivers.

Residents have also been taking shelter in free emergency accommodation centres scattered around the state. More than 100 travellers and locals spent the night at Bowen PCYC, sleeping on the floor and eating donated food. READ MORE: NSW Labor proposes plan to help drivers shed demerit points faster Melissa Young with her dogs outside the Proserpine Entertainment Centre.

(Twitter) Queensland Resident, Melissa Young slept on the concrete outside emergency accommodation at Proserpine Entertainment Centre last night so she didn’t have to leave her dogs alone during the crisis. The local community has donated an air mattress and yoga mat to her this morning, so she can remain with her pets.  The Regional Harbour Master for Mackay has advised all boats between St Lawrence and Whitsundays to keep clear of all waterways, creeks and estuaries due to flood runoff and debris in the water.

READ MORE: Treasurer warns of ‘heavy weather’ for economy after ‘record’ job surge Emergency warnings are also in place along the Pioneer River. Moderate flood warnings are in place for the Don, Suttor, Burdekin, Haughton and Cape Rivers, as they are expected to hit above minor flood levels this afternoon. Flood warnings have eased for areas along the Herbert, Ross and Bohle Rivers as flood levels lower.

Severe rainfall is predicted to continue in areas between Ayr and Carmila, including Mackay, Proserpine and Bowen. Low-lying streets in the city CBD are also expected to go underwater before the rain eases on Wednesday. READ MORE: New rabies rules leave pet owners ‘hopeless’ Queensland floods have cut off motorists and delivery trucks near Proserpine.

(9News) The flooding is causing supply chain issues for supermarkets as the Bruce Highway remains underwater, blocking delivery routes. There were bare shelves at the Mackay CBD Coles yesterday with bread, fruit, vegetables and meat all in short supply.  The rain has also been troublesome for local wildlife.

A crocodile was spotted washed up on the Bruce Highway, its believed to have come from the Proserpine River There have also been multiple rescues of cars from floodwaters. READ MORE: Taliban figures begin buying Twitter ‘blue ticks’ The heavy rain has also triggered mudslides around the country. (9News) Nobody has drowned, but there has been one death recorded after a man died at Nebo in a single-vehicle crash late on Monday night.

He’s believed to have lost control of his car in the wet conditions.  Warning after crocodile spotted in Queensland floodwaters View Gallery Sign up here to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox. .