Australia, north Queensland

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,
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.
One dead as floods hit northeast Australia
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 due to torrential rains. Queensland authorities said major flooding was underway in coastal Hinchinbrook Shire,
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 has caused ...
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.
Australia Braces for Life-Threatening Floods as Six Storms Brew
Six storms around Australia and its territories are expected to strengthen in the coming days, with one system likely to ...
‘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 ...
What's behind north Queensland's deadly floods?
The atmospheric factors behind north Queensland's deadly floods are very similar to recent floods in the region — and climate ...
Deadly flooding in northern Queensland expected to worsen
Authorities are warning deadly flooding in northern Queensland is expected to worsen. More than a metre of rain has fallen between Townsville and Innisfail in the past five days due to a slow-moving ...
Woman dies in floods, premier tells residents to evacuate as water levels rise
Floodwaters in Ingham have claimed one victim, while David Crisafulli has emphasised the severity and urgency of the disaster ...