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SITUATION OVERVIEW
• In the past few days, heavy rain has been affecting parts of north-eastern Queensland, swelling Ross River Dam (City of Townsville, North Queensland Region) beyond capacity.
• On 3 February, authorities opened floodgates of the dam to relieve pressure and prevent a collapse. As stated by national authorities, as of 4 February 14.00 UTC two people are missing, while media report that more than 1,100 people have been evacuated across Townsville suburbs inundated by floodwaters.
• According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), further intense rainfall may cause renewed rises leading to major flood levels.