The terrible floods in Australia.
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In Queensland Officials say at least 72 people are missing and 8 dead after flash floods.
A massive flood overwhelmed Toowoomba, a city west of the capital Brisbane, without warning where the flooding may not peak until Wednesday!
At least two of the dead were children,Officials have warned that the death toll is likely to rise.
The floods are SO strong that cars are being swept away.
"The event that started in Toowoomba can only be described as a complete freak of nature, an extraordinary flood that almost came out of nowhere.
Helicopters have joined the rescue operation to reach those trapped in cars and on the roofs of buildings.
Toowomba resident Charlie Green told the BBC ...
"It would be ironic if it wasn't so tragic," he said. "Toowoomba sits in the cradle of an extinct volcano about 2,000 feet (610m) above sea level, and we have just endured 10 years of drought, unable even to wash our cars with town water for the last several years. Residents are stocking up on supplies from local shops.
The tropical storms began in November, triggering the worst flooding in the state in decades. 200,000 people have been affected across Queensland.
Ref: http://www.bbc.co.uk/
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