An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 8.25pm Monday 9 March by the Bundaberg Regional Council.

This is a FLOOD WATCH AND ACT message from the Bundaberg Regional Council.

Burnett River inundation possible, major flood levels already exceeded at Walla Flood Gauge.

Forecast flood levels are expected to reach similar size to December 2010.

People should move to higher ground, warn others.

Listen to ABC radio 100.1 FM. Flood maps & info at disaster.bundaberg.qld.gov.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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