Queensland Faces Worst Flooding in 50 Years With Warnings of More Rain

Over 450,000 square kilometers are submerged, over 100,000 livestock lost, and meteorologists predict further rainfall could worsen the crisis.

Queensland is experiencing its worst flooding in five decades, with an area the size of Sweden submerged by unprecedented rainfall.
Over 100,000 livestock have perished, with authorities warning that the numbers may rise, devastating farmers and the agricultural sector.
The town of Thargomindah has been severely impacted, with homes and roads underwater, and over 200 residents seeking refuge at the local airport.
Meteorologists warn of continued heavy rainfall, which could exacerbate flooding and force additional evacuations in affected areas.
Experts link the increasing frequency and severity of such extreme weather events to global climate change, highlighting the region's vulnerability.