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.

More extreme rainfall and higher frequencies of flooded rivers and flash floods around the world have a clear link to climate change and ongoing global heating.

The devastating floods gripping Far North Queensland is taking its toll on the racing community, with as many as 10 racetracks in the region hit hard by the freak event.

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,

The atmospheric factors behind north Queensland's deadly floods are very similar to recent floods in the region — and climate change is likely playing a role.

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared the floods impacting regions of North Queensland since January 29, a ‘significant event’. The