Queensland Faces Severe Flooding as Torrential Rain Continues
Queensland is in the grip of a massive weather event, with torrential rains causing widespread flooding and disruptions across the state. The deluge, which has already delivered a year's worth of rain to some areas in just a week, is now making its way towards New South Wales.
Many communities in western and outback Queensland are dealing with record-breaking floods, with towns like Quilpie and Jundah resembling inland seas. Emergency evacuations are underway, and authorities are warning residents in low-lying areas to remain vigilant. The situation has escalated to the point where several roads are completely cut off, isolating communities and making it difficult for emergency services to reach those in need.
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The Bureau of Meteorology has reported that this extreme weather pattern is due to an unusual combination of equatorial moisture and a subtropical low-pressure system. This has resulted in intense and persistent downpours, triggering flood warnings across dozens of rivers in northern New South Wales and southeast Queensland. Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast are now facing the possibility of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding.
The impact of this relentless rain is staggering. Some regions in Queensland’s Channel Country have recorded more than 500mm of rain, surpassing their annual average rainfall in just a few days. Brisbane has experienced its wettest March since 1890, with more than 500mm falling so far this month. Townsville, which has already received over 2,300mm of rain this year, is on track to break its all-time annual rainfall record.
Authorities are warning that floodwaters will continue to rise, with many rivers yet to peak. While the rain may ease temporarily, a second round of heavy rainfall is expected early next week as another tropical low moves inland from the Kimberley region. This will further exacerbate the flood situation in Queensland and parts of New South Wales, hampering recovery efforts and increasing the risk of further road closures and damage to infrastructure.
For communities already reeling from this weather event, the economic and agricultural impact is expected to be severe. With entire cattle stations submerged and stock losses estimated in the hundreds of thousands, the long-term recovery for Queensland’s agricultural sector will be challenging. State and federal governments have activated disaster assistance programs to support affected communities, but the road to recovery will be long.
As Queenslanders brace for more rain, the key message from emergency services remains clear—stay informed, heed warnings, and avoid unnecessary travel in flood-affected areas. The next few days will be critical, and while the worst may pass, the impact of this historic flood event will be felt for months to come.
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