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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Petra Stock

Queensland authorities release dam water as flooding risks rise ahead of more rainy weather

A Queensland Fire and Rescue Service sign that says 'road closed no entry' in front of a flooded road
Queensland’s Fire and Rescue Service is warning drivers not to enter floodwaters, which the BoM warns could increase. Photograph: Supplied/City Of Gold Coast

Two people have been rescued from flood waters, as water authorities in Queensland release water from dams to manage the impact from multiple bouts of wet weather.

Weatherzone meteorologist Ben Domensino said it was a wet start to the week in southeast and eastern Queensland, causing flooding concerns and hampering the cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Gabba.

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