Deadly floods devastate multiple towns in eastern Australia
According to webangah News Agency, parts of New South Wales—Australia’s most populous state—have borne the brunt of the deadly floods.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology stated that some areas received six months’ worth of rainfall in just three days. The death toll has risen to four as of Friday, with victims recovered from floodwaters in northern New South Wales, approximately 400 km north of Sydney.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns toured affected regions on Friday. albanese told local radio: “This is absolutely devastating. Military personnel will be deployed. A massive rebuilding effort is needed—critical infrastructure has been severely damaged, and we must all work together.”
The government declared a national emergency, unlocking additional resources for disaster zones. although floodwaters began receding Friday morning, officials estimate 50,000 people remain stranded.
thousands of emergency workers are conducting rescue and cleanup operations. Authorities warned returning residents to watch for hazards like contaminated water, venomous snakes, and electrical dangers.
“Floodwaters may be toxic,” said NSW State Emergency Service commissioner Dallas Burns. “We’re also seeing increased wildlife threats including snakes. Power lines pose another serious risk.”
Australia has faced escalating extreme weather events in recent years—a trend some experts link to climate change. The Bureau noted unusually warm ocean temperatures around Australia recently; warmer seas increase atmospheric moisture absorption leading to heavier rainfall.
