Thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding predicted for much of Australia
Flash flooding in south-east Queensland this week prompted hundreds of SES callouts and the closure of multiple schools.
The Guardian reports: Flash flooding in south-east Queensland this week prompted hundreds of SES callouts and the closure of multiple schools.
On Saturday morning, the Bureau of Meteorology had nine flood warnings in place for south Queensland.
This environment story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Parts of Queensland, South Australia and Queensland.
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- Parts of Queensland, South Australia, Queensland, Victoria
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