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Australia - Floods (ECHO 22 Dec 2024)
Pubdate: 12/20/2024 12:17:10 PM

Heavy rainfall has been affecting eastern Australia since 17 December, causing flooding, that has resulted in casualties and damage.
According to media reports, as of 20 December, one person has been injured and two persons have been rescued in the Maranoa region of southern Queensland state, eastern Australia due to floods. In addition, more than 300 buildings have been affected by power cuts in the area and several roads, including one major highway, have been closed.
Over the next 48 hours, more heavy rainfall is expected over the eastern part of Queensland state, and several flood warning have been issued.

(12/20/2024 12:22:07 PM - 12/21/2024 9:30:07 AM)

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