South-west Queensland towns brace for flooding as police declare emergency

St George and Dirranbandi prepare for floods as Balonne River expected to peak at 12.5 metres after downpours at the weekend

An emergency situation has been declared in Queensland’s south-west town of St George because of expected major flooding.

Queensland police issued the warning on Tuesday morning and said St George was bracing for flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday after weekend downpours.

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