Premier Anna Bligh says the last toll from the Queensland floods disaster has risen to 12 after two more bodies were found in the devastated Lockyer Valley.
Announcing the addition from the old name of 10 confirmed deaths, Ms Bligh said 3585 people have been constrained to get shelter in 57 evacuation centres across the country as floodwaters continue to rise.
Premier Anna Bligh says the last toll from the Queensland floods disaster has risen to 12 after two more bodies were found in the devastated Lockyer Valley.
Announcing the addition from the old name of 10 confirmed deaths, Ms Bligh said 3585 people have been constrained to get shelter in 57 evacuation centres across the country as floodwaters continue to rise.
Ipswich will see water levels similar tothe devastating 1974 floods and residents should prepare toevacuate, the city's mayor says.
Mayor Paul Pisasale said residents in low-lying areas and nearthe Bremer River should get out, with rivers due to peak overnight.
'I'm told by the experts we are probably to see levels similar tothe dreadful 1974 floods,' Mr Pisasale said on Tuesday.
