Motorists are being warned to stay off flooded roads as North Queensland continues to be inundated with intense rainfall.
Parts of the Far North have recorded more than 400mm of rain in the past 24 hours with the Bureau of Metrology forecasting more heavy rain between Cairns and Bowen today.
Flash flooding is affecting a significant number of roads and police are urging drivers to not to attempt to drive through flooded roadways or crossings.
Superintendent Geoff Sheldon said too many motorists were putting their lives and the lives of others at risk by ignoring police warnings.
“Despite the huge rainfall and repeated warnings to stay off flooded roads, we are seeing drivers take too many risks and that is not acceptable,” Superintendent Sheldon said.
“Not only are you risking the lives of everyone in your vehicle but you are also putting responding emergency services in danger when they are called to rescue you.
“We are
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