There are many aspects of the Townsville deluge which did not get picked up by the media . The long closed above property in the Townsville CBD , with its bright tropical painting , appeared waterlogged , signs of extensive mildew , parts of ceiling likely to collapse . Together with the artwork on the wall, the soggy scene could now be taken to symbolise a large part of North Queensland . In Flinders Street, it was once part of a busy shopping centre , which included a Dimmy's Store .
Due to the monsoonal downpour the Umbrella Studio , not far away , took down artwork from walls to prevent them being damaged , the premises closed , a sign in the window explaining the situation .
A colleague reported that a new dental clinic in Flinders Street was partially flooded .
