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Rain, rain, go away…
In my first eight months up here, we had barely enough to fill a mug.
Now I guess the heavens are levelling the scores.
It makes for perfect pink noise at night. By day, though, the region turns into an outdoor sauna.
But as the Burdekin Dam continues to overflow and river levels rise, flood events like the one currently upon us can carry implications far more serious than mere muggy conditions.
Rural roads become unreliable, and local businesses feel the strain. Emergency services and volunteers are stretched thin, responding to call-outs and monitoring conditions all while managing the impacts on their own homes and families.
So if you haven’t already heard it from every authority in North Queensland, try your best to remain safe and vigilant during these times.
One thing I’ve learnt about this community is that when things get tough, so does our bond. So let's continue to stick together as we, in the most literal sense, weather this storm.
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