Severe Weather Continues to Batter Northern Australia with Record Rainfall and Flood Risks
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are causing flash flooding, isolating communities, and prompting rescue efforts as Queensland and South Australia brace for further impacts.
- Queensland is experiencing the heaviest rainfall, with Townsville receiving over 180mm and some areas forecast to receive up to 300mm in the coming days.
- Moderate flood warnings are in place for multiple rivers across Queensland, with authorities preparing for potential evacuations in at-risk areas.
- Rescue operations are underway in South Australia's far north, where floodwaters have stranded a group of three adults and a child.
- The severe weather is driven by a slow-moving low-pressure system and monsoonal trough pulling moist air from the Gulf of Carpentaria, fueling thunderstorms and flash flooding.
- While some communities welcome the rain as relief from drought, others face significant disruptions, including transport closures and infrastructure strain.
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