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Floods kill 2 people and wreak havoc in Australia's Queensland after monsoon rains
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Monsoon rains unleashed flooding in Australia’s Queensland that have claimed the lives of two people as the week-long deluge dropped months of rainfall in a few days, devastating small rural towns on the state’s north coast.
'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.
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 (February 3).
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.
Australia Hit With Terrifying Storms and Floods
Check out this incredible footage of the current storm in Australia. Tenille Abbott from Queensland, Australia captured the video in her hometown of the thunder and lightning beginning to start. The storm has now progressed into something much worse with many households without power and several people injured.
Devastation from Queensland floods 'incredible', premier says
Thousands of residents are beginning to return home to assess damage to their homes and businesses.
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.
Second woman dies in Queensland floods as heatwave warnings remain
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North Queensland farmers assess flood damage as 'wall of water' smashes banana crops
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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 ...
‘Devastation’: Thousands without power amid deadly floods in Far North Queensland
Residents have been urged not to return to their homes as deadly floods battering Far North Queensland are set to worsen.
Second death confirmed in flood-hit north Queensland as threat eases
A second woman has died in floodwaters in north Queensland as locals prepare to clean up and rebuild after days of heavy rain ...
'We haven't panicked, but we are prepared': The residents waiting out Australia's floods
Mr Duric lives across the street from the Ross River – overflowing and fast-moving – in Idalia, one of six suburbs labelled ...
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Insurers mobilise response as North Queensland battles severe flooding
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared a “significant event” in response to heavy rainfall and flooding across ...