An EMERGENCY WARNING as been issued at 8:46am by Burdekin local disaster management group. A MAJOR FLOOD is happening now at HAUGTON RIVER at GIRU.

BOM has advised the current level is 2.93m and may reach 3m today. The peak flood height earlier this week was 3.13m. 

If you are near floodwater MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND now. For more information listen to local radio or visit www.disaster.burdekin.qld.gov.au. Stay up to date with the latest warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology via bom.gov.au. For flood assistance contact the SES on 132 500. If your life is in danger call 000.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For assistance with non-life-threatening situations — such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage — phone SES on 132 500.

Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).

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