Queensland farmers and graziers who missed out on predicted rain from this year's La Niña event are rejoicing after receiving widespread rainfall overnight.Widespread rainfall totals of more than 100mm have been recorded across parts of southern QueenslandA flood watch has been issued for the Balonne, Condamine, Warrego and Barcoo rivers
Data from the Bureau of Meteorology shows in the 24 hours to 9:00am Wednesday, Roma received 105 millimetres, while Forest Vale near Mitchell recorded 111mm.Grazier Noel Chiconi said he had received 76mm of rain over the past two days at his property, Taylors Plains, about 100 kilometres north of Mungallala.
"We're up to 250mm for March so far which puts us in front of our previous highest March total for the last 18 years," Mr Chiconi said.Taylors Plains owner Noel Chiconi says he's received 76mm of rain over the past few days.
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