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Floodwaters cut off Dirranbandi

Wednesday February 8, 2012 - 11:55 EDT

Dirranbandi is preparing for another extended period of isolation as floodwaters from the north cut roads into the town, which is downstream of St George near Queensland's inland border.

Dirranbandi is protected by a levee but the town is cut off, and could be isolated for at least a month.

The weather bureau says floodwaters from the north are expected to peak in the next few days and all roads in are cut.

The town endured two extended periods of isolation during the 2010 flood events.

Takeaway store owner Jack Taylor says the locals are well-stocked and prepared for another long wait.

"Everyone's used to it - we're going into our third one now that's sort of cut the town of completely and anyone who grew up here or whatever was used to what happens and everyone makes their own fun," he said.

"Everyone got out and got groceries and whatever they could .... before the water cut the road.

"As far as that goes, the council ... done all the levees up and what was needed to be done.

"Other than that, we're pretty safe."

Emergency Management Queensland spokesman Bruce Grady says helicopter crews are continuing to drop food and medical supplies in flood zones across the state's south-west.

"Dirranbandi for example has a food drop that will go in there today," he said.

"There's some essential medical items that have gone into Augathella and that one is being completed as well, as well as a couple that will be completed tomorrow.

"Thargomindah and Quilpie will get an airlift of essential food items in tomorrow."

- ABC

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