BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 1 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:

An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 8.39pm Saturday February 1 2025 by Townsville Local Disaster Management Group.

This is a FLOOD EMERGENCY WARNING message from the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group.

People in the following places must LEAVE BY MIDDAY (12 NOON) Sunday February 2:

* Cluden

* Hermit Park

* Idalia

* Oonoonba

* Railway Estate

* Rosslea

Water in the Ross River is rising fast and there will be dangerous and life-threatening flooding. Your life may be at risk.

You have until MIDDAY Sunday February 2 to evacuate safely. Prepare now and leave as soon as you can. Do not wait for further advice or emergency services to ...