Queensland is bracing for further flooding after ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji was downgraded to a tropical low, but continues to dump heavy rain on already saturated catchments. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued flood warnings for numerous rivers, with some areas expected to receive up to 340mm in 24 hours.
Thousands of residents remain without power as authorities work to restore electricity. Hamilton Island recorded winds of 113km/h when the system made landfall earlier this week, but the threat of destructive winds has now subsided.
Premier David Crisafulli expressed confidence in the state's preparedness, but warned of significant rainfall in the coming 24 to 48 hours. He urged residents to follow safety precautions and said he would chair a state disaster meeting later on Monday.
The clean-up from prior monsoon flooding continues, with conservative estimates of more than 45,000 livestock dead or missing. Fodder drops are ongoing, and veterinary supplies are being stockpiled to treat surviving animals. Crisafulli acknowledged the economic impact on western Queensland's agricultural communities.
Flood warnings are in place for catchments including the Herbert, Burdekin, Haughton, Ross, Bohle, Don, Proserpine, Pioneer, Flinders, Norman, Gilbert, Georgina, Eyre, Diamantina and Thomson rivers.
