Photo: Getty ImagesTwo men are missing and more torrential rain has fallen on flood-stricken Townsville in northern Queensland, sparking fresh emergency alerts in four communities. Residents of Bluewater, Bluewater Park, Toolakea Beach and Saunders Beach were warned about flash flooding and told to get to higher ground. Communities as far south as Mackay and Sarina have been warned to expect damaging winds and heavy rain today. Out west, heavy rain that could cause flash flooding is likely to continue. Julia Creek, Richmond and Winton, which have already seen heavy rain in recent days, could be affected.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 05, 2019 00:45 UTC