Queensland’s south-east may once again be struck by severe storms as it rebuilds.
Troops have been deployed across the state to help with recovery efforts while authorities work to restore power to about 11,000 homes.
As intense rain heads north,one camper recounts being “trapped and suffocating” when her tent was swept away.
About 18,000 south-east Queensland homes are still without power following the severe Christmas weather,with more thunderstorms likely in the days ahead.
The Bureau of Meteorology has advised Brisbane residents to prepare their properties as the south-east braces for more severe weather into New Year’s Eve.
As south-east Qld faces more damaging storms on Saturday,some storm-hit patients have been discharged into hotels amid a shortage of beds.
The trio died after their yacht capsized off Brisbane,while several others survived by clinging to the wreckage.
Thunderstorms that blew trees down caused havoc in south-east Queensland,with some households warned they won’t have electricity for days.
Golf ball-size hail has fallen in parts of south-east Queensland following a severe thunderstorm warning from the weather bureau.
The warning of wild weather was issued on Saturday afternoon,with less intense storms possible for Christmas Day.
Brisbane is set for a hot,sticky Christmas – with possible severe thunderstorms set to put a dampener on the festive spirit.