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Eastern Australia experiences flooding from time to time, and the continent had been slowly emerging from an El Nino event since March 2009, which is when the first lot of floods struck eastern Australia. There were two major episodes of flooding in Queensland (northern half of eastern Australia) in 2009. One took place in northern Queensland in February, and another series of floods affected large areas of the state including Brisbane in May. Again in March 2010, large areas of western Queensland were affected by floods.
In January 2011, Queensland, Australia experienced widespread flooding. Beginning in Cairns in the far north in December, the floodwaters extended down to Rockhampton, completely swamping the city, also affecting Emerald to the west. Other centres affected included Bundaberg, Maryborough, St George, Mundubbera, Dalby, Theodore, Chinchilla, Gayndah, Condamine, Helidon, Grantham, Murphy's Creek, Gatton, Laidley, Toowoomba, Goondiwindi and Warwick, just to name a few.
From 11 January, major flooding began in the large city of Ipswich, and Brisbane the capital of Queensland. This flooding affected around 20,000 people in dozens of suburbs.
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How many people have died in the flood in Australia?
If this is a reference to the January 2011 floods in eastern Australia, the death toll stood at 22, as of January 31.Several people remained missing.
What natural disaster happened in Jan 2011?
Floods in Brazil Floods in Australia
How many people died in the flood in Australia in 2011?
In the floods which occurred in Queensland, Australia in 2011, current figures are 22 dead and several still missing, as of 24 January.
Where in Australia are the floods?
Most of the floods in Australia happen in the northern more tropical areas because it receives the greatest amount of rain.
Where was the flood in Australia?
Floods occur in all of Australia's states and territories periodically. Floods are among the most common natural disasters in Austalia.
Is Australia in the eastern or western hemisphere?
Austraila is in the eastern hemisphere.
What is the calamity in Australia?
Currently (January 2011), most of the state of Queensland is affected by floods. 75% of the state has been hit by floodwaters or is still underwater. These floods are beginning to extend south into New South Wales, and they are likely to affect the entire eastern half of the Australian continent.
Which country was swamped by floods by January 2011?
australia
When was Eastern Australia Airlines created?
Eastern Australia Airlines was created in 1987.
Does it flood often in Australia?
Floods can occur anywhere in Australia. They are especially common in the north and the Gulf country of Queensland during the summer monsoonal season. When flooding occurs along Queensland or NSW rivers, the flooding can extend for thousands of square kilometres, encompassing several river systems at a time. Floods can occur anywhere along the east coast and along the inland rivers. The Hunter Valley of New South Wales and the NSW north coast seem to be areas frequently hit. Floods are also known to hit coastal areas of Western Australia.
What natural disaster did the salvation Army aid in?
the tsunami in India the earthquake in haiti the floods in Australia the floods in Brazil the floods in sri lanka quite a few more
Was Brisbane affected by the recent floods in Australia?
Yes. An estimated 52 suburbs were affected by the floods in Brisbane in January 2011.
