An Emergency Alert (Advice) has been issued for the areas of Port Douglas, Mossman and Newell Beach.

The Douglas Shire Council advises residents in these areas to conserve water by ceasing non-essential water use, as water infrastructure in the area has been affected by recent rainfall. 

Council advises all roads north of the Daintree River are closed due to heavy rainfall overnight. The Daintree Ferry is continuing to operate but is expected to close at 10am during the high tide.

For more information visit the Douglas Shire Council Disaster Dashboard dashboard.douglas.qld.gov.au/