Brisbane flood to be worst in 118 years

[Bragi]

Brisbane is headed for its worst floods since 1893, as a tenth flood death is confirmed.

A disaster declaration had been made for the lower half of Queensland, including the greater Brisbane area, giving authorities forced evacuation powers if necessary.

As the floods entered Brisbane yesterday, the city's roads clogged up with a mass exodus of fleeing workers and residents stockpiled food as they were warned the worst was yet to come.

In Ipswich, west of Brisbane, more than 1000 residents have evacuated their homes as floodwaters continued to rise in the city, amid warnings flood levels are expected to be greater than in 1974.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/4531356/Brisbane-flood-to-be-worst-in-118-years

[CrownPrinceBandar]

1. Damn..........

I knew the flooding was getting bad, but I had not kept up with the scope of it all. Stay safe down there folks!

Thanks for linking to the forum, Bragi.

[Lucinda]

2. I hadn't heard about the fires on the other side of the country

:( Thank you for the heads up and the link.