Queensland Floods Leave Two Dead and Communities Struggling to Recover

Severe monsoon rains have caused widespread damage, isolating towns, cutting off essential supplies, and prompting a major recovery effort.

Two fatalities have been confirmed, including an 82-year-old woman found after floodwaters receded and a 63-year-old woman who died during a rescue operation in Ingham.
The town of Ingham remains one of the hardest-hit areas, with residents facing power outages, water supply failures, and dwindling food supplies as floodwaters slowly recede.
The Australian Defence Force and emergency services are assisting with recovery efforts, including delivering supplies and rebuilding damaged infrastructure like the Bruce Highway bridge.
Looting has been reported in evacuated areas, prompting increased police patrols and a zero-tolerance response to criminal activity during the disaster.
While the worst of the rainfall has eased, meteorologists warn of potential thunderstorms and flash flooding in the coming days, complicating recovery efforts.