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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.

via Reuters|

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Devastating Floods Leave Families Stranded and Hundreds Evacuated in Northern Australia

Hundreds of people have been evacuated in northeastern Australia as extreme floods caused by heavy rains from Tropical Cyclone Jasper cut off towns and forced residents to seek refuge on rooftops. More than 300 people have been rescued, with military helicopters assisting in areas isolated by the floods. Cairns, a popular tourist destination, has been almost completely cut off, raising concerns about access to clean drinking water for its 160,000 residents. The region has experienced power outages, canceled flights, and sightings of crocodiles in floodwaters. Queensland state Premier Steven Miles described the flooding as the worst natural disaster he has ever seen, with a projected billion-dollar impact on the state.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Australia's Northern Regions Ravaged by Rain and Flooding, Leaving Families Stranded and Hundreds Rescued

Families in northern Australia are stranded on rooftops as heavy rain and flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper have cut off the city of Cairns. Rescue efforts are being hampered by ongoing deluges, with people unable to be reached due to low clouds and heavy rain. Over 300 people have been rescued so far, and no deaths or injuries have been reported. Major flood warnings are in place, and the government has pledged military support for disaster relief efforts.

via CNN|

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