Queensland floods: Townsville on edge as deluge continues

Local resident Paul Shafer standing in floodwaters in Hermit Park Townsville.

Local resident Paul Shafer standing in floodwaters in Hermit Park Townsville. Source: AAP

Authorities warn that more than 21 suburbs could be affected by rapidly rising flood waters after the opening of the Ross River Dam floodgates.



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