Relentless Rains Wreak Havoc Across Australia's East
Heavy rains triggered flash flooding across parts of Australia's east on Tuesday, inundating roads, cutting off towns and damaging properties, as authorities advised residents in low-lying areas to move to higher ground. Several regions across southeastern Queensland and northern New South Wales have picked up at least two months' worth of rainfall over the last three days. Springbrook in Queensland received 514 mm (20 inches) of rain over the last 48 hours, more than double the January average.