**This Emergency Alert has been cancelled.**

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An Emergency Alert (Advice) has been issued by the Gympie Regional Council for residents in the Gympie Local Government area.

The area may be affected by heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding in the next 36 to 48 hours. Totals of up to 200mm is possible. Warn neighbours and secure your belongings and stay off the road if possible.

For further information tune into local radio or visit https://disaster.gympie.qld.gov.au

For flood assistance, contact the SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, dial Triple-Zero (000).