PM Submission - Thomas Kearney - MCU18/0015

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Today's heavy rainfall has caused fast river rises and areas of moderate to
major flooding in the tributaries of the Maroochy River and minor to moderate
flooding in the Noosa River.
A number of roads and schools across the Coast have been closed as a result of
the flooding, and emergency services have rescues dozens of people trapped by
the rising waters.
The SES warned people to avoid entering floodwaters, either by foot or by car;
to ensure children stay well away from floodwaters, and not to use electrical
appliances which may have been affected by floodwaters.
The rain is expected to ease later today.
Related stories:
Flood peak to hit tonight (http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2007/aug/24/flood-
peak-hit-tonight)
Mum tells of flood terror (with photo gallery)
(http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2007/aug/24/ses-flat-out-repairing-storm-
damage)
Rising river adds weight to dam claims
(http://http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2007/aug/24/fast-flowing-mary-adds-
weight-dam-claim)
Accidents keep coming in the wet
(http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2007/aug/24/accidents-keep-coming-wet)

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