Urgent Flood Warning for Mackay

Residents of Mackay Regional Council, specifically in Finch Hatton, Cattle Creek, Eungella, Gargett, and Pinnacle, are being urgently advised to monitor conditions and prepare for immediate evacuation due to severe flooding. The Mackay Regional Council issued a critical alert, urging those in low-lying areas to seek higher ground to ensure their safety.

The local authorities have emphasized the importance of staying informed through updated reports from the Bureau of Meteorology and tuning into radio broadcasts. Information can also be found on the official disaster management website of Mackay at disaster.mackay.qld.gov.au. This alert follows reports of dangerous floodwaters already impacting various regions within the council area.

For those requiring flood assistance, the State Emergency Service (SES) can be contacted at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, residents should not hesitate to dial Triple Zero (000). For non-urgent help, such as storm-related damages, the SES remains available at the same contact number. The Queensland Police and other emergency services are coordinating closely to provide necessary aid and handle the ongoing situation efficiently.

The community is advised to keep lines of communication open, warn neighbors if safe to do so, and follow all instructions from local authorities to navigate through this emergency safely.