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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.
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.
Queensland in Australia hit by record rainfall, flooding
Flood waters are rising in the Australian state of Queensland after heavy rainfall. The area between Townsville and Cairns in the north-east is particularly badly affected - a region that is also very popular with tourists.
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,
'Unbelievable': One dead as floods rage through Queensland, more rain to come
Northern Queensland floods are yet to reach predicted levels. Parts of the north-east have had about a metre of rain since Friday, and a woman died when a rescue boat capsized - and parts of Townsville are evacuating. Authorities claim the rain is currently easing - but the worst is still to come.
‘More to come’: Queensland Premier issues warning over emergency floods
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is urging residents to “please listen to the advice” and “stay in contact with communications” as parts of the state endure extreme rain and floods.
Community spirit strong as anxiety builds over north Queensland floods
As north Queensland waits to assess the damage of intensive flooding, people are finding solace in their communities — ...
Queensland faces ongoing flood emergency as record rainfall delivers devastating impact
The Bureau of Meteorology warned that Tuesday could bring heavy rainfall between Cairns and Townsville with a severe weather ...
Watch: BBC reports from site of Queensland flooding
BBC Australia reporter Simon Atkinson visits Townsville, which was hit by severe rainfall over the weekend. Dozens more USAID ...
Queensland floods live updates: Conditions start to ease but risk of dangerous flooding continues
Conditions are starting to ease across north Queensland but authorities have warned the risk of dangerous flooding remains.
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Centurion halts operations at Townsville depot due to Queensland floods
With all three highways into Townsville currently closed, Centurion has today revealed that all operational activities at its depot there have been put on hold.
‘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 ...
Live updates: Residents in six Townsville suburbs told to leave by midday as intense rainfall continues across north Queensland
An emergency alert has been issued for Hinchinbrook, with intense rainfall across north Queensland leading to "dangerous and ...