Floods kill 2 people and wreak havoc in Australia's Queensland after monsoon rains
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Monsoon rains unleashed flooding in Australia’s Queensland that have claimed the lives of two people as the week-long deluge dropped months of rainfall in a few days, devastating small rural towns on the state’s north coast.
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A widespread 4 to 10 inches of rain is probable across the Queensland area, and some locations could see 20 or more inches.
Heavy rain expected to fall across North Queensland as flood-affected residents begin clean-up
North Queensland residents are bracing for potentially more major flooding, as up to 300mm of rain is forecast to fall over the region in the coming days.
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Australian authorities warned that a major flood risk will persist in the northeastern state of Queensland despite torrential rain easing on Monday (February 3).
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Emergency alerts have been issued for multiple areas in and around Townsville, with floodwaters rising for the past three days.
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Queensland in Australia hit by record rainfall, flooding
Flood waters are rising in the Australian state of Queensland after heavy rainfall. The area between Townsville and Cairns in the north-east is particularly badly affected - a region that is also very popular with tourists.
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By Kristine Sabillo Northeastern Australia, particularly the state of Queensland, has faced record-breaking rainfall of up to 2 meters, or 6.5 feet, since Feb. 1, reportedly leaving at least two people dead.
Floods kill 2 in Australia's Queensland after monsoon rains
Monsoon rains unleashed flooding in Australia's Queensland that have claimed the lives of two people as the week-long deluge dropped months of rainfall in a few days, devastating small rural towns on the state's north coast.
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