Brisbane flood to be worst in 118 years – ‘New flood records are being registered across the state'

[Barrett808]

Brisbane is headed for its worst floods since 1893, as a tenth flood death is confirmed.

A disaster declaration had been made for the lower half of Queensland, including the greater Brisbane area, giving authorities forced evacuation powers if necessary.

As the floods entered Brisbane yesterday, the city's roads clogged up with a mass exodus of fleeing workers and residents stockpiled food as they were warned the worst was yet to come.

In Ipswich, west of Brisbane, more than 1000 residents have evacuated their homes as floodwaters continued to rise in the city, amid warnings flood levels are expected to be greater than in 1974. ...

Brisbane flood to be worst in 118 years – ‘New flood records are being registered right across the state’

[rurallib]

1. unbelievable what is going on down there.

meanwhile our east coast to get slammed again.