Thousands flee homes as Australia faces severe flooding

In Australia, Northern Queensland is experiencing its most severe flooding in over six decades, as relentless rains have poured more than 1,000mm of water since Friday. Authorities have warned that the situation is dangerous and life-threatening, with record-breaking rainfall anticipated to persist throughout the day.

According to the media reports, one woman died when a rescue boat capsized in Ingham, while thousands have



evacuated their homes. About 1,700 homes in Townsville are at risk of inundation, and many residents are without power. Rescue efforts are hampered by road closures and supply shortages, with Townsville airport shut and supermarkets running out of fresh food.

Locals are also warned of crocodiles displaced by the floods. Experts link the increasing intensity of such events to climate change.