Devastating Floods Ravage Northern Australia as Rescue Operations Intensify

Residents in Australia's northeast are assessing the damages caused by former Tropical Cyclone Jasper, which dumped months worth of rain over four days, leading to widespread flooding and cutting off entire towns. Authorities are ramping up rescue efforts to evacuate stranded people, while military personnel join emergency crews for relief operations. Flights from Cairns Airport will resume, and the recovery effort is expected to be extensive, with a significant amount of property damage. The Insurance Council of Australia warns that the flooding could become an insurance catastrophe if there is a surge in claims.