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Queensland Faces Catastrophic Flooding: 100,000 Livestock Lost

4/1/2025

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Queensland is grappling with catastrophic flooding following unprecedented rainfall, with some regions receiving double their yearly average in just days. This disaster, the worst in over half a century, has led to mass evacuations and devastated livestock, with losses surpassing 100,000. While disaster aid is on the way, the road to recovery could stretch for months as more rain looms.

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Story summary

Queensland is grappling with catastrophic flooding following unprecedented rainfall, with some regions receiving double their yearly average in just days. This disaster, the worst in over half a century, has led to mass evacuations and devastated livestock, with losses surpassing 100,000. While disaster aid is on the way, the road to recovery could stretch for months as more rain looms.