Flood Recovery Operations Begin in Queensland, Townsville Insurance Bill Hits $80 Million

An aerial view shows flood waters in the suburb of Hyde Park, Townsville, North Queensland, Australia, on Feb. 4, 2019. AAP Image/Dave Acree/via REUTERS

Mopping up in north Queensland has begun and flood-ravaged communities have been warned of the heartache to come during their journey to recovery.

In Townsville, residents were heaving flood-damaged belongings from mud-filled homes on Feb. 6 although several suburbs remained underwater with fears of more flash flooding.