Drone Video Shows Surging River in Townsville as Flash Floods Continue
A flood warning for the Black River, in Townsville, Queensland, remained in place on Saturday, February 2.
The region continued to battle floods brought on by monsoon weather.
Water levels in the river rose to around 3.5 metres on Saturday, the Bureau of Meteorology reported.
“Stream levels along the Black River and Bluewater Creek are currently steady and remain below the minor flood level, the BoM said in a statement.
“Fast renewed rises are expected if heavy rainfall moves back into the catchment areas.” Credit: Vickie Odgers via Storyful
