Australia Reels from Deadly Floods: 5 Dead, Thousands Displaced in Southeast
Australia southeast is facing a grim aftermath after torrential rains triggered devastating floods, killing five people and damaging over 10,000 properties. The New South Wales mid-north coast has been hardest hit with entire towns isolated, homes destroyed and livestock lost to surging floodwaters.
Emergency services remain on high alert, conducting rescues and damage assessments as floodwaters slowly recede. Over 50 rescues were carried out overnight with many residents still sheltering in evacuation centers. The latest confirmed fatality was an elderly man discovered at a flooded property near Taree.
Government Mobilizes National Response
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed condolences to the families of those lost and pledged full federal support. In a post on X (for...