Queensland Faces Devastating Floods as Emergency Response Intensifies

Fri Jul 11 2025 06:12:59 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Queensland Faces Devastating Floods as Emergency Response Intensifies

Widespread flooding in northern Queensland leads to evacuations, infrastructure damage, and concerns over public safety.


As severe flooding continues to wreak havoc in northern Queensland, thousands are forced to evacuate, and crucial infrastructure faces significant damage. Emergency services strive to assist isolated communities amid ongoing threats from record rainfall and rising water levels.


Australian authorities are urgently responding to a flooding crisis in northern Queensland, where unprecedented rainfalls have led to mass evacuations, power outages, and the destruction of vital infrastructure. The disaster has particularly affected the towns of Townsville, Ingham, and Cardwell, with reports of record downpours resulting in nearly 1.3 meters (4.2 feet) of rain since Saturday alone. Tragically, the flooding has claimed the life of a 63-year-old woman when a State Emergency Service (SES) dinghy capsized during a rescue mission on Sunday.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged the community's resilience during this crisis, stating on social media that he had witnessed Australians coming together in such difficult times. However, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting more rain, officials have warned that the danger from floodwaters may persist for several days.

One of the significant challenges faced by emergency services is the severe damage to the Bruce Highway, a critical 1,673-kilometer (1,039-mile) route. This includes the collapse of a bridge, which could extend delivery routes by an additional 700 kilometers and hinder transportation of essential supplies, as noted by the Queensland Trucking Association.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli expressed condolences to the residents of Ingham and urged individuals in the most affected areas to stay away from their homes due to the ongoing threat from rising floodwaters. The Premier highlighted that the region had experienced more rainfall in just three days than it typically sees over six months. Predictions indicate that around 2,000 homes are at risk of flooding, potentially leading to the area's worst flooding in 60 years if the Herbert River exceeds a peak of 15.2 meters.

Local residents have shared harrowing stories of distress, with one woman recounting a seven-hour wait for emergency services to assist her and her elderly mother evacuate. Despite easing rainfalls, major flood warnings remain active for several rivers, and the SES has reported receiving hundreds of calls for help, necessitating the opening of evacuation centers for around 400 individuals.

Authorities are also urging local communities to remain cautious as they search for potential crocodiles displaced from their habitats due to the flooding. This crisis spotlights Queensland's susceptibility to extreme weather events, a situation exacerbated by climate change, which scientists warn is leading to more frequent and severe weather patterns.

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