Record Flooding in Western Queensland Displaces Communities and Devastates Livestock

Floodwaters have surpassed historic levels, affecting over 500,000 square kilometers, as emergency evacuations and supply efforts continue.

Water levels in western Queensland have exceeded the historic 1974 floods, with some areas receiving over 600mm of rainfall in recent days.
Helicopter evacuations are ongoing, with dozens of residents from towns like Jundah and Adavale relocated to safer areas.
Flood warnings now cover one-third of Queensland, with additional rainfall forecasted over the weekend expected to prolong the crisis.
Severe infrastructure damage, including road closures and supply chain disruptions, has left isolated towns struggling to access food and medical resources.
Livestock losses are estimated to reach hundreds of thousands, compounding the agricultural and economic toll of the disaster.