Western Queensland Faces Historic Flooding as Waters Threaten Thargomindah

Communities brace for rising flood levels, with emergency levees, evacuations, and aid efforts underway as livestock losses mount.

Floodwaters in western Queensland are nearing historic peaks, with Thargomindah preparing for potential inundation in the coming days.
Emergency levees are being reinforced, and helicopters are on standby to evacuate residents if necessary.
Millions of livestock are feared lost, with graziers reporting catastrophic impacts on agriculture and livelihoods.
Communities along major rivers, including the Paroo and Warrego, face long-term isolation, with some areas potentially cut off for up to six weeks.
The federal and state governments have activated disaster recovery funding, including financial aid, fodder subsidies, and concessional loans for affected communities.