Queensland's Labor government is being urged to help farmers beset by drought and debt before they are wiped out by a devastating El Nino.

The government is under pressure from the opposition and crossbenchers, who say the impending weather conditions should spur Labor into helping restructure rural property debt.

Robbie Katter Credit:Melissa North

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting one of the most significant El Nino weather systems on record.

It has already caused soaring spring temperatures and lower rainfall across Australia's eastern seaboard.