In the aftermath of former Tropical Cyclone Jasper, heavy rain has triggered floods, cutting off tourist-popular towns in Australia's northeast along the Great Barrier Reef.&nbsp;

The region has witnessed severe flooding, forcing evacuations and leaving residents stranded on rooftops due to rapidly rising rivers. On Monday, a crocodile, as per reports, was captured out of a storm drain, before being spotted in the middle of Queensland's residential area.

<h2>Worst natural disaster</h2>

Talking to ABC Television, Queensland state Premier Steven Miles expressed concern, stating, "We see a lot of natural disasters, and this is just about the worst I can remember."&nbsp;

"The problem is the rain won't stop and until it eases up, we can't get aerial support into remote places," he said.

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Jasper, now downgraded to a tropical low, caused significant damage across the state last week.

The town of Ingham, with a population of around 5,000, experienced extensive flooding.&nbsp;Conservation officials even captured&nbsp;a 2.8-metre (9-foot) crocodile in a storm drain near a gas station.&nbsp;

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Peak Aussie content here 🐊 A big crocodile has been spotted in a swollen drain in the centre of Ingham, a North Queensland town currently cut off by floodwaters. Filmed by <a href="https://twitter.com/abcnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@abcnews</a> reporter <a href="https://twitter.com/ChloeChomicki?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChloeChomicki</a>, who is isolated like everyone else in town. <a href="https://t.co/LSg5ODkpIF">pic.twitter.com/LSg5ODkpIF</a>
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Crocodile sightings in north Queensland are not uncommon in rural areas like rivers, lagoons, and swamps, but finding one in a storm drain is unusual.

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Croc update 🐊 Wildlife rangers, with muscle from some rather brave local police, have trapped and relocated the crocodile which was swimming in floodwaters in the middle of the North Queensland town of Ingham. 🎥 from <a href="https://twitter.com/ChloeChomicki?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChloeChomicki</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/abcnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@abcnews</a> <a href="https://t.co/C0iioC0l1X">pic.twitter.com/C0iioC0l1X</a>
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Cairns, a key town serving as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and home to over 150,000 people, received approximately 600 mm (around 24 inches) of rain in just 40 hours through Monday, surpassing the December mean of 182 mm (7.17 inches) by more than triple.&nbsp;

The Cairns airport faced disruptions, with all flights cancelled or postponed, and images on social media showed planes partially submerged on the tarmac. Despite efforts to drain water, the airport struggled to cope with the volume.

<h2>Breaking records</h2>

Major flood warnings have been issued, with rivers expected to break records dating back to 1977.&nbsp;

The region is expected to face more rain as Jasper persists through Monday, with forecasts suggesting up to 300 mm (12 inches) of rain within six hours in some areas.

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The impact of the floods has extended to power outages, affecting over 14,000 properties across the region.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that defence forces are on standby to initiate rescue and relief efforts. This extreme weather event comes as Australia grapples with an El Niño weather phenomenon, contributing to diverse weather extremes, from floods in the northeast to bushfire alerts in the southeast, where temperatures in some Sydney suburbs are anticipated to surpass 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

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In the aftermath of former Tropical Cyclone Jasper, heavy rain has triggered floods, cutting off tourist-popular towns in Australia's northeast along the Great Barrier Reef.

In the aftermath of former Tropical Cyclone Jasper, heavy rain has triggered floods, cutting off tourist-popular towns in Australia's northeast along the Great Barrier Reef. The region has witnessed severe flooding, forcing evacuations and leaving residents stranded on rooftops due to rapidly rising rivers. On Monday, a crocodile, as per reports, was captured out of a storm drain, before being spotted in the middle of Queensland's residential area. Worst natural disaster Talking to ABC Television, Queensland state Premier Steven Miles expressed concern, stating, "We see a lot of natural disasters, and this is just about the worst I can remember." "The problem is the rain won't stop and until it eases up, we can't get aerial support into remote places," he said. Also read | India: Rain, floods batter cyclone-hit Tamil Nadu; schools, colleges shut down in some parts Jasper, now downgraded to a tropical low, caused significant damage across the state last week. The town of Ingham, with a population of around 5,000, experienced extensive flooding. Conservation officials even captured a 2.8-metre (9-foot) crocodile in a storm drain near a gas station. Peak Aussie content here 🐊 A big crocodile has been spotted in a swollen drain in the centre of Ingham, a North Queensland town currently cut off by floodwaters. Filmed by @abcnews reporter @ChloeChomicki, who is isolated like everyone else in town. pic.twitter.com/LSg5ODkpIF — Siobhan Heanue (@siobhanheanue) December 17, 2023 × Crocodile sightings in north Queensland are not uncommon in rural areas like rivers, lagoons, and swamps, but finding one in a storm drain is unusual. Croc update 🐊 Wildlife rangers, with muscle from some rather brave local police, have trapped and relocated the crocodile which was swimming in floodwaters in the middle of the North Queensland town of Ingham. 🎥 from @ChloeChomicki for @abcnews pic.twitter.com/C0iioC0l1X — Siobhan Heanue (@siobhanheanue) December 18, 2023 × Cairns, a key town serving as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and home to over 150,000 people, received approximately 600 mm (around 24 inches) of rain in just 40 hours through Monday, surpassing the December mean of 182 mm (7.17 inches) by more than triple. The Cairns airport faced disruptions, with all flights cancelled or postponed, and images on social media showed planes partially submerged on the tarmac. Despite efforts to drain water, the airport struggled to cope with the volume. Breaking records Major flood warnings have been issued, with rivers expected to break records dating back to 1977. The region is expected to face more rain as Jasper persists through Monday, with forecasts suggesting up to 300 mm (12 inches) of rain within six hours in some areas. Also read | Watch: Biden left shell-shocked as car rams into his motorcade right in front of him The impact of the floods has extended to power outages, affecting over 14,000 properties across the region. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that defence forces are on standby to initiate rescue and relief efforts. This extreme weather event comes as Australia grapples with an El Niño weather phenomenon, contributing to diverse weather extremes, from floods in the northeast to bushfire alerts in the southeast, where temperatures in some Sydney suburbs are anticipated to surpass 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). (With inputs from agencies)

'Just about the worst': Cyclone Jasper brings heavy rains, flooding and crocodiles to Queensland. Watch!

Police in Australia's flood-hit Queensland rescued a baby kangaroo from crocodile-infested waters. Taking to Twitter on Monday (March 13), the Queensland Police said that the kangaroo, named Joey, was rescued from floodwaters behind a residential community in Burketown on Sunday. "A helicopter pilot flew over at the time and spotted two very large crocs nearby - a timely reminder to stay out of floodwaters as you never know what is lurking beneath," the police said.&nbsp;

The police also shared a video of the rescue. A patrolling officer&nbsp;could be seen pulling Joey from the crocodile-infested waters. "Hey shh, it's alright mate," the officer could be heard saying. Joey was returned safely to dry land, the police also said on Monday. The baby kangaroo then turned around as if to thank the rescuers.&nbsp;

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The inundation of Burketown and other communities continued&nbsp;as the flood water slowly began to recede. The Queensland Police said on Tuesday that major flooding was still occurring in the declared disaster area and floodwater heights across the catchment were still subject to change.&nbsp;

"Water reserves and food supplies are good, and resupply continues as required. Residents from Burketown are still instructed to conserve water usage and monitor advice from Burketown Shire Council," the police added.&nbsp;

Senior Sergeant Adrian Rieck from the Mount Isa District Disaster Coordination Centre, meanwhile said, that current conditions still posed a threat to residents.&nbsp;

Rieck said, the centre "is closely monitoring the flood water as it moves throughout the entire catchment and is in contact with all communities and stations that may be at risk and ensuring preparations are in place for everyone’s safety.”&nbsp;

“Support is available to affected communities and a number of air assets, including the RACQ Life Flights AW139 helicopter, are stationed nearby and on standby for health emergencies, and the transport of food, water and medical supplies," he added.&nbsp;

The senior sergeant also said it was still unsafe for displaced people to return to their homes and police remind residents to limit movement in the flood water due to unseen hazards and recent crocodile sightings.&nbsp;

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Police in Australia's flood-hit Queensland rescued a baby kangaroo from crocodile-infested waters. Taking to Twitter on Monday (March 13), the Queensland Police said that the kangaroo, named Joey, was rescued from floodwaters behind a residential community in Burketown on Sunday.

Police in Australia's flood-hit Queensland rescued a baby kangaroo from crocodile-infested waters. Taking to Twitter on Monday (March 13), the Queensland Police said that the kangaroo, named Joey, was rescued from floodwaters behind a residential community in Burketown on Sunday. "A helicopter pilot flew over at the time and spotted two very large crocs nearby - a timely reminder to stay out of floodwaters as you never know what is lurking beneath," the police said. The police also shared a video of the rescue. A patrolling officer could be seen pulling Joey from the crocodile-infested waters. "Hey shh, it's alright mate," the officer could be heard saying. Joey was returned safely to dry land, the police also said on Monday. The baby kangaroo then turned around as if to thank the rescuers. Police rescued a baby kangaroo from floodwaters behind a residential community in Burketown yesterday. A helicopter pilot flew over at the time and spotted two very large crocs nearby - a timely reminder to stay out of floodwaters as you never know what is lurking beneath 🦎 pic.twitter.com/cLI3QsrOZV — Queensland Police (@QldPolice) March 13, 2023 × The inundation of Burketown and other communities continued as the flood water slowly began to recede. The Queensland Police said on Tuesday that major flooding was still occurring in the declared disaster area and floodwater heights across the catchment were still subject to change. "Water reserves and food supplies are good, and resupply continues as required. Residents from Burketown are still instructed to conserve water usage and monitor advice from Burketown Shire Council," the police added. Senior Sergeant Adrian Rieck from the Mount Isa District Disaster Coordination Centre, meanwhile said, that current conditions still posed a threat to residents. Rieck said, the centre "is closely monitoring the flood water as it moves throughout the entire catchment and is in contact with all communities and stations that may be at risk and ensuring preparations are in place for everyone’s safety.” “Support is available to affected communities and a number of air assets, including the RACQ Life Flights AW139 helicopter, are stationed nearby and on standby for health emergencies, and the transport of food, water and medical supplies," he added. The senior sergeant also said it was still unsafe for displaced people to return to their homes and police remind residents to limit movement in the flood water due to unseen hazards and recent crocodile sightings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Sydney, Australia's most populous city that has been drenched in&nbsp;rain&nbsp;for days, braced for&nbsp;more&nbsp;heavy downpours on Sunday as the&nbsp;death&nbsp;toll&nbsp;from&nbsp;flooding across the country's east rose to 17.

A wild weather system that dumped&nbsp;more&nbsp;than a year's worth of&nbsp;rainfall over a week in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales (NSW) brought widespread destruction, leaving thousands of people in the states displaced and sweeping away property, livestock and roads.

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Seventeen people have been killed since the deluge began, including a Queensland woman, whose body was found on Saturday, according to police.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) of NSW said a new weather system could bring another round of heavy&nbsp;rains across NSW, of which&nbsp;Sydney&nbsp;is the capital, raising the risks of flooding.

"We are facing, unfortunately, a few&nbsp;more&nbsp;days of ongoing wet, stormy weather which will be quite dangerous for residents of NSW," BOM meteorologist Jane Golding said at a televised briefing.

In the north of New South Wales, the Clarence River remained at a major flood level, but Golding said that the severe weather appeared likely to clear&nbsp;from&nbsp;Wednesday onwards.

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In Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, and surrounding areas that were hit by heavy storms last weekend and flooded several thousand properties, the clean-up continued over the weekend.

The process of recovery will take months, authorities said on Sunday, while donating&nbsp;more&nbsp;than A$2 million ($1.5 million) to different charities.

"For an event that lasted just three days, it's going to have a big impact on our economy and on our budget," Queensland's treasurer, Cameron Dick, said at a briefing.

Sydney, Australia's most populous city that has been drenched in rain for days, braced for more heavy downpours on Sunday as the death toll from flooding across the country's east rose to 17.

Sydney, Australia's most populous city that has been drenched in rain for days, braced for more heavy downpours on Sunday as the death toll from flooding across the country's east rose to 17. A wild weather system that dumped more than a year's worth of rainfall over a week in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales (NSW) brought widespread destruction, leaving thousands of people in the states displaced and sweeping away property, livestock and roads. Also read | Ukraine conflict: Putin likens sanctions on Russia to declaration of war Seventeen people have been killed since the deluge began, including a Queensland woman, whose body was found on Saturday, according to police. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) of NSW said a new weather system could bring another round of heavy rains across NSW, of which Sydney is the capital, raising the risks of flooding. "We are facing, unfortunately, a few more days of ongoing wet, stormy weather which will be quite dangerous for residents of NSW," BOM meteorologist Jane Golding said at a televised briefing. In the north of New South Wales, the Clarence River remained at a major flood level, but Golding said that the severe weather appeared likely to clear from Wednesday onwards. Also read | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky needs fighter jets, Russian oil embargo, says report In Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, and surrounding areas that were hit by heavy storms last weekend and flooded several thousand properties, the clean-up continued over the weekend. The process of recovery will take months, authorities said on Sunday, while donating more than A$2 million ($1.5 million) to different charities. "For an event that lasted just three days, it's going to have a big impact on our economy and on our budget," Queensland's treasurer, Cameron Dick, said at a briefing.

Sydney faces more rain as death toll from Australian floods rises to 17

Weary residents in Australia's <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/record-breaking-floods-hit-north-australia-193199">flood-hit </a>northeast returned home Wednesday to begin a massive clean-up after almost<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/part-of-eastern-australia-hit-by-once-in-a-century-floods-braces-for-more-rain-194561"> two weeks of heavy rain</a>, as the wild weather moved south to inundate more towns.

Communities remain cut off and thousands are still without power in the state of Queensland, but the weather bureau said the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/military-steps-in-as-australia-floods-bring-crocs-to-the-streets-194923">downpours</a> that have seen areas doused with more than 300 millimetres (11.8 inches) of rain daily were easing.

"It looks like the worst is probably over," Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Vinord Anand told AFP.

"We are still seeing rainfall rates that are meeting our severe weather warning criteria, but rainfall totals are not high as they have been in the last five to 10 days."

The daily rainfall totals were falling below 250 millimetres and would "ease slightly" on Thursday and Friday as the monsoonal trough slowly moves offshore, he added.

Australia's tropical north typically experiences heavy rains during the monsoon season, but the recent downpours have seen some areas get a year's worth of rainfall in just a week.

The rains turned roads into rivers and were so incessant authorities were forced to open floodgates of a major dam on Sunday.

With floodwaters receding in some areas of the hard-hit city of Townsville, residents headed home to help each other clean up their mud-caked properties.

"Just coming up the driveway, looking at all the mud, that's when it hit home," resident Clayton Linning told national broadcaster ABC Wednesday.

"There are a lot of neighbours we've never met before and now we have, which is really nice. It's an unfortunate way to have to build community but it does."

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Wednesday that officials were working to ensure affected locals would get access to recovery payments and support.

The Insurance Council of Australia added that claims were "rising by the hour", with losses of Aus$45 million (US$32 million) from 3,500 applications so far.

More than 100 extra police have been deployed to help with the disaster, while the army, which has a major base in Townsville, has also been active. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, police said they had launched an investigation into the deaths of two men aged 21 and 23 after their bodies were found in floodwaters, amid local media reports officers had been chasing them after an alleged liquor store break-in. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Weary residents in Australia's flood-hit northeast returned home Wednesday to begin a massive clean-up after almost two weeks of heavy rain, as the wild weather moved south to inundate more towns.

Weary residents in Australia's flood-hit northeast returned home Wednesday to begin a massive clean-up after almost two weeks of heavy rain, as the wild weather moved south to inundate more towns. Communities remain cut off and thousands are still without power in the state of Queensland, but the weather bureau said the downpours that have seen areas doused with more than 300 millimetres (11.8 inches) of rain daily were easing. "It looks like the worst is probably over," Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Vinord Anand told AFP. "We are still seeing rainfall rates that are meeting our severe weather warning criteria, but rainfall totals are not high as they have been in the last five to 10 days." The daily rainfall totals were falling below 250 millimetres and would "ease slightly" on Thursday and Friday as the monsoonal trough slowly moves offshore, he added. Australia's tropical north typically experiences heavy rains during the monsoon season, but the recent downpours have seen some areas get a year's worth of rainfall in just a week. The rains turned roads into rivers and were so incessant authorities were forced to open floodgates of a major dam on Sunday. With floodwaters receding in some areas of the hard-hit city of Townsville, residents headed home to help each other clean up their mud-caked properties. "Just coming up the driveway, looking at all the mud, that's when it hit home," resident Clayton Linning told national broadcaster ABC Wednesday. "There are a lot of neighbours we've never met before and now we have, which is really nice. It's an unfortunate way to have to build community but it does." Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Wednesday that officials were working to ensure affected locals would get access to recovery payments and support. The Insurance Council of Australia added that claims were "rising by the hour", with losses of Aus$45 million (US$32 million) from 3,500 applications so far. More than 100 extra police have been deployed to help with the disaster, while the army, which has a major base in Townsville, has also been active. Meanwhile, police said they had launched an investigation into the deaths of two men aged 21 and 23 after their bodies were found in floodwaters, amid local media reports officers had been chasing them after an alleged liquor store break-in.

Australia begins cleanup after two weeks of heavy rain

Torrential rain has caused havoc in Queensland&rsquo;s north The Bureau of Meteorology said, adding that rains are now easing but it is still not over.&nbsp;

In the past four days, the amount of rainfall across Queensland has seen the region between Townsville and Cairns declared a disaster zone by the state government.

About 90 per cent of homes have been impacted in the northern town of Ingham, reports said. At least 20 schools and preschools in north Queensland will be closed on Monday after the &nbsp;torrential rain and flooding.

More than 200 homes at Ingham needed to be evacuated and locals at Innisfail were also affected by the dangerous weather.

With the possible threat of a cyclone looming off the coast, insurance expert Bessie Hassan was quoted saying ib reports that: &ldquo;Being precautionary now could prevent potentially thousands of dollars worth of damage later on.&rdquo;

The government would work to make disaster funding available to individuals and local governments, media reports said.&nbsp;

An aerial rescue operation is currently underway to rescue 68 Townsville school kids and 10 staff who were completely stranded at Echo Creek Adventure Camp as waters came dangerously close.

Three other students were flown out from the site yesterday, due to concerns about a possible gastro outbreak.

While Queensland has the highest occurrence of floods in the country, it&rsquo;s concerning that the sunshine state is also the least prepared for a natural disaster, with a staggering 823,560 of Queenslanders not having any measures in place to protect themselves.

Meanwhile, a giant spider was found dangling for life on a branch overhanging flooded water. The spider is believed to be a whistling spider (Australian tarantula) &mdash; the name relates to the sound they make when feeling threatened. They are also known as bird-eating spiders.

Found in the warmer and more arid regions of Australia, the largest species can grow a body length of 6cm and a leg span of 16cm, with powerful fangs 1cm long.

The government would work to make disaster funding available to individuals and local governments, media reports said

Torrential rain has caused havoc in Queensland’s north The Bureau of Meteorology said, adding that rains are now easing but it is still not over. In the past four days, the amount of rainfall across Queensland has seen the region between Townsville and Cairns declared a disaster zone by the state government. About 90 per cent of homes have been impacted in the northern town of Ingham, reports said. At least 20 schools and preschools in north Queensland will be closed on Monday after the torrential rain and flooding. More than 200 homes at Ingham needed to be evacuated and locals at Innisfail were also affected by the dangerous weather. With the possible threat of a cyclone looming off the coast, insurance expert Bessie Hassan was quoted saying ib reports that: “Being precautionary now could prevent potentially thousands of dollars worth of damage later on.” The government would work to make disaster funding available to individuals and local governments, media reports said. An aerial rescue operation is currently underway to rescue 68 Townsville school kids and 10 staff who were completely stranded at Echo Creek Adventure Camp as waters came dangerously close. Three other students were flown out from the site yesterday, due to concerns about a possible gastro outbreak. While Queensland has the highest occurrence of floods in the country, it’s concerning that the sunshine state is also the least prepared for a natural disaster, with a staggering 823,560 of Queenslanders not having any measures in place to protect themselves. Meanwhile, a giant spider was found dangling for life on a branch overhanging flooded water. The spider is believed to be a whistling spider (Australian tarantula) — the name relates to the sound they make when feeling threatened. They are also known as bird-eating spiders. Found in the warmer and more arid regions of Australia, the largest species can grow a body length of 6cm and a leg span of 16cm, with powerful fangs 1cm long.