Major Flooding in Australia Kills Two Men and Forces Hundreds to Flee

Major Flooding in Australia Kills Two Men and Forces Hundreds to Flee
A ute submerged in floodwaters in Queensland, Australia, Nov. 25, 2021. Supplied by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
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A man has died when his car was swept up in floodwaters in the Australian state of Queensland amid rising rivers and widespread flooding that has forced the evacuation of whole townships.

But meteorologists and authorities have warned the worst may be yet to come as some rivers are not expected to peak until later this week.

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