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15 Images Of The Floods Because Words Are Just Not Enough

Australia is reeling in the wake of the catastrophic 'rain bomb' that dumped unimaginable amounts of water across south-east Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

Marco Ruiz Marco Ruiz - Staff Writer •

an aerial photo of the 2011 brisbane floods
Feature image via Shutterstock

Sometimes, all you can do is list off the facts to try and comprehend just how devastating the effect something has had. So, we say things like:

  • At least 33 places in Queensland recorded more than one metre of rain between February 23 to 28.
  • Some areas received 2.5 times their average rainfall for the month.
  • For the first time in Brisbane’s history, the city had three consecutive days when more than 200mm fell.
  • National disaster declarations have been issued for 17 council areas.
  • Claims for disaster support have been received from 35 active local government areas.
  • 15,000 homes have been flooded.
  • Gympie copped its highest flood in a century.
  • Lismore in Northern NSW has had a record-breaking flood. The town, alongside Murwillumbah, was turned into one big wetland and has been evacuated in low-lying parts.
  • Hundreds of roads are closed, including the M1 at Tweed River.
  • A disaster payment of $1000 for adults and $400 for children is available for those affected by the floods in South East Queensland.
  • Brisbane City Council is actively seeking out volunteers to help out with the clean-up.

And yet, these facts pale in comparison to what we’ve actually seen and experienced.

1. On one side it looks calm, on the other…

2. Little creeks have turned into raging rivers

3. The force is brutal

4. The levels are high

5. So high that whole towns have turned into wetlands, including Murwillumbah…

6. And Lismore

7. Some places have only been accessible by boat

8. And there’s going to be a lot of car insurance claims

9. Just 😲

10. The mess from the debris is devastating

11. The Brisbane River as rapids

12. Look at the traffic lights for an indication of how high the water is here…

 

13. Time goes by and the water recedes

14. However, it’s going to be a massive clean up

15. So please be kind to each other, this will pass

 

 

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