Flooding Damage Set to Be Assessed With Rain Easing

Thousands lost power, more than 20 schools were closed, roads were cut and 39 swiftwater rescues were completed as severe weather lashed the area on Jan. 30.

The Coomera river is seen cutting Clagiraba Road on the Gold Coast, in Queenland, Australia on Jan. 2, 2024. AAP Image/Dave Hunt

The full extent of southeast Queensland’s flooding damage may soon be revealed with rain finally set to ease.