Rockhampton braces for Fitzroy River flooding | Sunrise

Ex-tropical cyclone Koji has caused significant flooding concerns in Queensland, with floodwaters now travelling towards Rockhampton after days of heavy rainfall. The Fitzroy River is expected to rise in coming days, with the region receiving over 100 millimetres of rain—double the typical January rainfall. Rockhampton Mayor Tony Williams reports that emergency services have moved to alert phase, with the local disaster management group monitoring conditions closely and residents advised to stay put unless travel is essential. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook »   / sunrise   Instagram »   / sunriseon7   TikTok »   / sunriseon7   X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS