Rain relief: Widespread rainfall forecasted for central, north west Qld later this week

Ben Harden
Updated July 4 2022 - 11:42pm, first published January 19 2022 - 12:00pm
Widespread thunderstorms across the central west interior brought significant rainfall to the region, causing minor flooding at Wellshot Creek, near Longreach on Wednesday morning. Photo: Frank Standfast
Widespread thunderstorms across the central west interior brought significant rainfall to the region, causing minor flooding at Wellshot Creek, near Longreach on Wednesday morning. Photo: Frank Standfast

Widespread thunderstorms brought much relief to drought-stricken towns across central and north west Queensland on Tuesday night, with the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) predicting more rain is on the way.

Ben Harden

Ben Harden

Journalist

Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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