First fires, then floods: Climate extremes batter Australia
First fires, then floods: Climate extremes batter Australia
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First fires, then floods: Climate extremes batter Australia
Many of the same areas that suffered through horrific bush fires in 2019 and 2020 are now dealing with prodigious rainfall that could leave some people stranded for weeks.
More than a week after being cut off by flood waters, and Wee Waa residents are officially free of island life. Today, many were able to come and go from the town - but the focus now turns to recovery and repair works. by Jessica Worboys | NBN News-News, Sport & Weather
The northern New South Wales towns of Boggabilla and Toomelah are still on edge - with a flood evacuation warning still in place. Meanwhile, residents of Wee Waa - shut off from the world for over a week - are getting creative when getting about. by Sophie Scanlon | NBN News-News, Sport & Weather
Residents in towns across NSW and Queensland have been evacuated ahead of major flood warnings as heavy rainfall is expected across Australia's east coast.