Update 2025-02-04 (3): The rail operator Queensland Rail reports that there are still disruptions on long-distance services. There is also no guarantee that replacement buses will be available north of Mackay.
Update 2025-02-04 (2): According to the latest reports, the flood waters in Townsville did not rise as much as initially feared. North of Townsville, the damage cannot yet be fully assessed, as the towns of Cardwell and Ingham, for example, are only accessible to a limited extent.
Update 2025-02-04 (1): According to the latest media reports, the floods in Ingham and Bemerside have claimed at least two lives since Sunday (2 February). Meanwhile, power cuts and supply shortages continue in the area on Tuesday (4 February).