What’s driving north Queensland’s deadly, record-breaking floods?

What’s driving north Queensland’s deadly, record-breaking floods?

Source: The Conversation

One woman has died, as floodwaters continue to rise from Townsville up to Cairns. An environmental geography expert explains what’s behind the floods – and what to watch in coming days.

Record-breaking floods across north Queensland have now turned deadly, with one woman drowning while being rescued on Sunday morning. And the floodwaters are still rising, with rain set to continue.
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