A number of schools in Logan and the Scenic Rim will be closed tomorrow and people are urged to work from home as flooding continues across both regions.
Queensland Education says the list for state schools continues to grow and it’s “important for parents to regularly check the website
The department relies on private schools to report any closures so it is best for parents of children who attend a Catholic or independent school to contact them directly.
State school closures in Logan and the Scenic Rim include:
Beaudesert State High School
Beaudesert State School
Boonah State School
Carbrook State School
Cedar Creek State School
Eagleby State School
Gleneagle State School
Greenbank State School
Harrisvale State School
Jimboomba State School
Logan Reserve State School
Logan Village State School
Loganholme State School
Mutdapilly State School
Park Ridge State High School
Peak Crossing State School
Rathdowney State School
Roadvale State School
Shailer Park State School
Tamrookum State School
Veresdale Scrub State School
Warrill View State School
Woodhill State School
Woodridge North State School
Yarrabilba State School
Yarrabilba State Secondary College
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says “now is the time to think about your safety plan”, urging residents in flood-prone areas to consider evacuating.
“We never expected this rain.”
“This rain bomb is unrelenting.”
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued another warning for very dangerous thunderstorms this afternoon.
“Intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is likely.”
“Heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.”
The Premier has compared the brutal fall of rain to an “unpredictable cyclone”.
“But we are seeing once again incredible levels in our catchment system.”
The Bureau of Meteorology says the southeast will continue to experience heavy rainfall this evening with easing conditions tomorrow.
