Turnbull, T. (2023, December 19). Queensland floods: Towns isolated as supplies dwindle and rain eases. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-67723758

Severe flooding in northern Australia triggered by ex-tropical cyclone jasper has begun to subside, but numerous towns remain cut off in crocodile-infested waters as essential supplies run low. The extreme weather, depositing a year’s worth of rain in parts of Queensland, has caused record-level river swelling, which lead to homes being flooded, roads and power lines being broken, and having to evacuate. Some residents are risking dangerous floodwaters, where six-meter crocodiles have been spotted, to find some supplies. This disaster has ramped up rescue efforts, with Cairns Airport closed temporarily, and Prime minister Anthony Albanese promises emergency payments and aid for affected areas, and authorities estimate the damages to cost over $1 billion.

This article exhibits the environmental impact of extreme weather events, such as cyclones, leading to severe flooding and infrastructural damage. The incident enhances the vulnerability of communities to climate related disasters with unprecedented rainfall causing record flooding, The evacuation challenges and threats of crocodile infested waters also highlights the dangerous consequences of extreme weather on both human and animal populations. The broader context of Australia facing multiple climate-related disasters in recent years raises concerns about the increasing frequency and intensity of such events pointing to the urgent need for comprehensive climate adaptation and disaster management strategies.