1 dead, thousands urged to evacuate

1 dead, thousands urged to evacuate as Australia's northeast battles floods
One person died on Sunday in Australia's north Queensland state in heavy flooding, authorities said, urging thousands of people to move to higher ground because of torrential rains.
Townsville residents prepare to evacuate the flood zone impacting far north Queensland
From the flood zone in far north Queensland. Townsville resident Amy Stevens says she's packed her bags and is ready to evacuate.
Australia Urges Residents in Northeast to Evacuate on Flood Risk
Australian officials urged residents in the northeastern city of Townsville and adjacent areas to evacuate as torrential rains raised the risk of a flood disaster in the area.
‘Black zone’ flood warning issued for parts of Queensland, Australia
The warning has been issued as tropical lows cause widespread rainfall around north Queensland, leading to warnings of dangerous and life-threatening flooding reaching up to two-storey floors after a days-long deluge.
Thousands Urged to Higher Ground as Australia's Queensland State Battles Floods
North Queensland has large zinc reserves as well as major deposits of silver, lead, copper and iron ore, with Townsville a major processing centre for the region's base metals. In
Chilling flood warning as thousands are urged to evacuate Aussie city
Residents in greater Townsville have been warned to leave by midday on Sunday as north Queensland continues to be smashed with rain.
Thousands of Townsville residents urged to prepare for evacuation as flood threat intensifies in North Queensland
Thousands of Townsville residents are being urged to prepare to leave their homes as the flood threat intensifies in North Queensland. Torrential rain is expected to continue until at least Monday, with potentially life-threatening flooding set to persist for many days.
Evacuation warnings in place for severe flooding in Queensland
Evacuation warnings are active in northern Queensland as authorities fear of dangerous flooding. Six suburbs in Townsville were affected after the area experienced more than 24 hours of intense rain.
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Emergency warnings have been issued and residents urged to consider evacuating amid flooding in Australia's northeast, reported Xinhua.
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One dead, thousands urged to evacuate as Australia's northeast battles floods
SYDNEY (Reuters) -One person died on Sunday in Australia's north Queensland state in heavy flooding, authorities said, urging thousands of people to move to higher ground due to torrential rains.
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