4.1K views · 18 reactions | The showers from this week could be here to stay with meterologists predicting an early start to the wet season. Emergency services are urging locals to get ready by making an evacuation plan and putting together a surivial kit. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/cairns #7NEWS | 7NEWS Cairns | Facebook

CANE HARVEST HALTS: FULL STORY Persistent wet weather in the far north has crippled the start of the cane crushing season. Mills are sitting idle and cane paddocks are becoming waterlogged with the rain forecast to continue until September. #7LocalNews | 7NEWS Cairns

6.3K views · 35 reactions | Fruit and veggie farmers say they're facing the worst wet season in more than a century with some losing millions of dollars worth of crops. There are fears it could mean certain fruits won't be able to be grown locally this year. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Cairns | Facebook