Monsoon threatens to dump more rain on flood-hit region

More rain is set to hit far north Queensland with a monsoon trough expected to develop in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

The region is still recovering from the impacts of ex-tropical cyclone Jasper, which brought record flooding.

The trough is expected to develop from Thursday, later turning into a tropical low, with heavy downpours expected.

“Along the coastal parts of the Gulf, daily falls of 100mm to 200mm wouldn’t be out of the question,” a Bureau of Meteorology spokesman said.

The bureau said there was a low chance of a tropical cyclone forming from Sunday, depending on the movement of another system west of Darwin.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Queensland Premier Steven Miles on Wednesday announced a $24 million recovery package for the state’s far north.

It came a day after $20 million was pledged for the storm clean-up in the south-east.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Queensland Premier Steven Miles on Wednesday announced a $24 million recovery package for the state’s far north, a day after $20 million was pledged for the storm clean-up in the south-east.Credit: X

Brisbane City Council has warned of higher-than-normal tides on Thursday that could bring flooding to low-lying areas.

A major recovery effort is under way after seven people died in storm-related incidents, with the Gold Coast, Scenic Rim and Logan hardest hit.

More than 121,000 people across the state have received almost $22 million in financial assistance.

“The severity of impacts on communities in the far north and south-east is reflected in the amount of assistance that’s already in the pockets of Queenslanders,” Disaster Recovery Minister Nikki Boyd said.

State Treasurer Cameron Dick has estimated the state’s repair bill would be $2 billion but expected that figure to rise.

- AAP