Australia, north Queensland

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.
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.
1 dead, thousands urged to evacuate as Australia's northeast battles floods
One person died on Sunday in Australia's north Queensland state in heavy flooding, authorities said, urging thousands of people to move to higher ground because of torrential rains.
One dead in Australia floods as authorities order evacuation
One woman died in Australia Sunday as authorities ordered residents in the country’s flood-ravaged northeast to evacuate and be on the lookout for crocodiles as river levels approach historic highs. Authorities in the Australian state of Queensland said parts of the state received more than 600 millimeters (24 inches) in 24 hours.
Thousands urged to higher ground as Australia's Queensland state battles floods
Australian authorities on Sunday urged thousands of people in north Queensland state to move to higher ground due to flooding caused by torrential rains. Queensland authorities said major flooding was underway in coastal Hinchinbrook Shire,
‘Black zone’ flood warning issued for parts of Queensland, Australia
The warning has been issued as tropical lows cause widespread rainfall around north Queensland, leading to warnings of dangerous and life-threatening flooding reaching up to two-storey floors after a days-long deluge.
Australia travel alert: Deadly floods in Queensland force mass evacuations, Townsville airport shut down
Devastating floods swamp Townsville and surrounding tourist areas; power outages and record rainfall wreak havoc in Queensland.
Australia’s northeast battles floods: One dead, thousands asked to evacute
One person has died and thousands of others have been asked to evacuate in Australia’s northeast after rains caused flash floods that have inundated the region, CNN reported. Large parts of the North Queensland coast have been hit by flooding since Friday,
Chilling flood warning as thousands are urged to evacuate Aussie city
Residents in greater Townsville have been warned to leave by midday on Sunday as north Queensland continues to be smashed with rain.
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Woman dies in floods, premier tells residents to evacuate as water levels rise
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Person dies amid freak flood event
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Queensland floods: Woman dies after boat capsizes, residents urged to seek safety
As north Queensland is inundated by life-threatening floods, the heatwave in Victoria is increasing the state's fire risk.
Residents to prepare to evacuate as dangerous floods, 380mm rain lash northeast Queensland
Northeast Queensland residents are warned to be prepared to evacuate as dangerous flooding, damaging winds and more than 380mm of rainfall indunated the region. A low-pressure system embedded within ...
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 ...
'Leave now': Severe flooding inundates Queensland as fire danger increases in Victoria
Fires continue to burn in Victoria's Grampians National Park while the threat in the Little Desert National Park has reduced ...