BOM under scrutiny amid severe Queensland floods | 7NEWS

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Major rainfall across Queensland’s Moreton Bay region brought almost 300mm of rain in less than two hours, triggering flash floods and nearly 300 calls for assistance. Swift water rescues included a dramatic save of a man trapped in his submerged ute by a bystander and journalist who forced open the vehicle door with minutes to spare. The Bureau of Meteorology faces scrutiny after forecasts significantly underestimated the severity of the weather event.

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