Thursday, March 1, 2012

Qld: Warnings of further storms as cyclone season continues

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Qld: Warnings of further storms as cyclone season continues

By Nikki Todd

BRISBANE, Feb 8 AAP - Queenslanders were today reminded to expect more severe stormsand flooding as the cyclone season continues until April.

As flooding in central Queensland began easing today, Emergency Services Minister MikeReynolds said despite the tragedy of the last few days, communities should not becomecomplacent.

Nine central Queensland shires - most of which had been hit hard by the drought - wereyesterday declared natural disaster areas following torrential rain from ex-Cyclone Beni.

The flooding killed 67-year-old Gary Cron, who was trying to …

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