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One dead, thousands evacuated as northeast Australia battles massive floods
One person has died and thousands of others are under evacuation orders in Australia’s northeast after intense rain triggered dangerous flash floods that have inundated homes and businesses.
Rising floodwaters force evacuations in eastern Australia
Fast-moving floodwaters rose Monday in northeastern Australia after forcing many to flee, blacking out homes, and sweeping away a chunk of a critical bridge.
One dead and thousands forced to evacuate northwest Australia due to flooding
One person has died, and thousands have been forced to evacuate, due to flash floods in northeast Australia. Flash floods have hit northeast Australia since Friday, with thousands under evacuation orders. Large parts of North Queensland have been affected, with the city of Townsville and the town of Ingham severely impacted.
Thousands Urged to Higher Ground as Australia's Queensland State Battles Floods
North Queensland has large zinc reserves as well as major deposits of silver, lead, copper and iron ore, with Townsville a major processing centre for the region's base metals. In
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.
Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia
A woman has died in Australia and thousands have been forced to flee their homes after torrential rainfall caused flooding in northern Queensland. Authorities say waters will continue to rise and have warned of a "dangerous and life-threatening" situation.
Australia's northeast battles heavy flooding after torrential rains
Australian authorities warned that a major flood risk will persist in the northeastern state of Queensland despite torrential rain easing on Monday ().
'Very serious and dangerous': Cyclonic rainfall lashes QLD, Victoria facing major heatwave
Cyclonic rainfall totals have lashed the regions of north Queensland as prepare to leave warnings were issued for six suburbs ...
‘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 ...
Coles worker braves deadly Queensland floodwaters on boat to retrieve essential supplies
Residents have been urged to move to higher ground amid warnings flash flooding inundating north Queensland could threaten life and property.
BOM warns 'dangerous and life-threatening flooding' likely in Queensland from Cairns to Mackay
Townsville's major dam is overfull, and those in low-lying residents are being instructed to be ready to evacuate their homes ...
Residents told to leave amid flooding warnings in Northern Australia
Emergency warnings have been issued and residents urged to consider evacuating amid flooding in Australia's northeast, reported Xinhua.
Emergency flood alert issued for Townsville, North Queensland as torrential rain, flooding smashes city
Emergency services have deployed multiple rescue crews around the North Queensland region of Townsville as flash flooding and ...
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Evacuations underway as heavy rainfall, flash flooding across northern Australia closes down roads while cyclone danger looms
"If you live in northern Australia or areas surrounding the far north tropical coast, flooding is already occurring due to recent rain and there is a potential for cyclonic activity so plan and ...
Fires continue in Victoria as severe weather warnings issued
The Dimboola fire is one of two that are said to be out of control in Victoria, while scorching temperatures were felt on ...