KING tides have hit Cairns with water flowing over the Esplanade and on to city streets.

Water flooded the Esplanade, lapping at the doorstep of the RSL.

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media_camera CAIRNS FLOODS: Water at the RSL on Cairns Esplanade. Pic: Tom Lee

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Areas near Abbott and Florence streets were also affected.

Other streets included Aplin St and Shields St.

media_camera CAIRNS FLOODS: Water near Florence St Cairns. Pic: Tom Lee

Areas along those streets particularly affected are the car parking spaces along the side.

People parked in those areas are advised to check their vehicles.

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