"Record Rainfall and Dangerous Flooding Ravage Far North Queensland, Prompting Massive Rescues"

Far North Queensland is experiencing heavy rainfall and dangerous flash flooding, with hundreds of people requiring emergency assistance and several still needing rescue from rooftops. The area has seen some of its worst flooding in decades, with major flooding levels exceeded in river systems and Cairns turning into an island. The rainfall is expected to ease by this afternoon, but flood warnings remain in place. Power outages and road closures have also been reported, and farmers are facing significant crop damage.