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Australia braces for more destruction as deadly floods devastate northeast
Deadly floodwaters triggered by record rainfall in Australia’s northeast rose for a third day Monday as authorities warned flood-stricken communities to brace themselves for further destruction.
One person dead, thousands evacuated as flooding grips North Queensland
A woman has died and thousands are under evacuation orders as intense rain and flash flooding grip large parts of North Queensland, particularly across Townsville and Ingham.Residents in affected areas were warned to be on alert for flooding and even crocodiles after more than 800mm was dumped in parts of the region across the weekend,
One dead and major bridge collapses after Australia’s flood worsens
Some areas have seen up to 600mm of rain in just 24 hours, with forecasts predicting more heavy downpours in coming days
Floods in north Queensland: Bridge swept away, thousands without power
Storms have already dumped more than a metre of rain in two days in parts of Queensland, engulfing homes, businesses and roads in muddy waters, authorities said. Aerial footage showed rural communities surrounded by the floodwaters,
What's driving north Queensland's deadly, record-breaking floods?
Record-breaking floods across north Queensland have now turned deadly, with one woman drowning while being rescued on Sunday morning. And the floodwaters are still rising, with rain set to continue.
North Queensland farmers assess flood damage as 'wall of water' smashes banana crops
Growers rushed to pick, pack and truck their bananas out before the rain started, but say it will be difficult to restock ...
Tragic update after man goes missing in crocodile-infested waters in Far North Queensland
The search for a man missing for a week in crocodile-infested waters in Far North Queensland has been shifted to a mission to ...
‘Record rainfalls’: Woman dies, residents urged to evacuate as flooding grips Queensland
One woman has died in Australia as authorities order people in the country’s flood-ravaged northeast to evacuate and be on ...
Queensland floods: Woman dies as Townsville faces evacuation, crocodile warnings
One woman has died in Australia as authorities order people in the country’s flood-ravaged northeast to evacuate and be on ...
Aussies warned of danger lurking in Queensland floodwaters
As millions of Aussies in Far North Queensland are being hammered by wild weather, a new warning has been issued for another danger lurking in the waters.
Queensland floods: Premier calls for federal support as Townsville braces for downfall peak — as it happened
Floodwaters continue to rise across parts of north Queensland, with some areas receiving more than a metre of rain since ...
Stranded residents ration groceries in flooded north Queensland town of Ingham
Emergency floods in Far North Queensland's are forecast to worsen early today, with the latest modelling indicating that ...
Woman dies and thousands urged to move to higher ground as 'record-breaking rainfall' hits Queensland
Queensland's state premier said the region has faced rainfall of "monsoonal proportions" - as residents were told to be wary ...