Unprecedented flooding in Queensland, Australia

Severe floods caused by Cyclone Jasper hit Queensland, Australia! A flooded airport with planes and entire cities remain completely under water. Over the past 24 hours, more than 500 mm of precipitation fell in some areas in the region. New Queensland Premier Steven Miles called it a “major weather emergency“. More than 40,000 people are now without power due to the impact of the cyclone. Cairns Airport has been shut down due to a developing flood emergency. Far north Queensland is facing serious flooding as heavy rains cause rivers to flood and road closures. This extreme weather event in Australia has put homes at risk. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that heavy rainfall is expected to continue until Tuesday, with the risk of flash flooding remaining very real. Severe flood warnings are in place for several rivers, including the Daintree and Barron Rivers. #queensland #typhoon #rain #Australia #flood #cairns #volcano #earthquake #jasper #disasters #storm #news #landsli