Outback Queensland Faces Prolonged Flooding as Rainfall Continues

Record-breaking floods have killed over 100,000 livestock and damaged infrastructure, with recovery efforts expected to take years.

Floodwaters have inundated an area twice the size of Victoria, driven by remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne, with some regions receiving up to 500mm of rain in one week.
More than 100,000 livestock, including cattle, sheep, and goats, are confirmed dead or missing, with estimates expected to rise as floodwaters recede.
Over 3,000 kilometers of fencing and 4,000 kilometers of private roads have been destroyed, severely impacting graziers and regional infrastructure.
Emergency responses include helicopter fodder drops, evacuations, and financial relief, with displaced residents relocated to higher ground or nearby towns.
Rainfall continues in already saturated areas, prolonging the crisis and complicating recovery, with experts linking the event to the increasing intensity of extreme weather due to climate change.