Record Rainfall in Australia's Queensland Triggers Severe Flooding

Heavy rains have inundated northeastern Australia, displacing hundreds, disrupting services, and creating dangerous conditions.

Queensland's northeastern region, including Townsville and Cairns, has experienced six months' worth of rain in just three days, causing rivers to overflow and widespread flooding.
Approximately 400 residents have been evacuated to shelters, with power outages and school closures reported across affected areas.
Supermarkets have been forced to close due to flooding, leading to panic buying, though authorities assure sufficient food supplies for at least six weeks.
Authorities warn of additional rainfall in the coming days, prolonging the crisis, while crocodile sightings in floodwaters have heightened safety concerns.
Australia's Prime Minister has deployed military assistance to aid relief efforts, as the country faces simultaneous heatwaves in its western regions.