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Queensland Floods Surge Past 1974 Records, Communities Devastated

3/31/2025

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Queensland's outback is grappling with unprecedented flooding, shattering the 1974 record as Jundah's water levels soar 50cm higher. Isolated towns and staggering stock losses, potentially over 1 million, paint a grim picture. Local leaders decry the lack of weather infrastructure, while communities endure profound economic and emotional scars as they strive to recover from this disaster.

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Story summary

Queensland's outback is grappling with unprecedented flooding, shattering the 1974 record as Jundah's water levels soar 50cm higher. Isolated towns and staggering stock losses, potentially over 1 million, paint a grim picture. Local leaders decry the lack of weather infrastructure, while communities endure profound economic and emotional scars as they strive to recover from this disaster.