The Thomson River at Longreach has reached 6.12 metres and is rising slowly, with a major flood warning in place. It is expected to peak near 6.5 metres this afternoon or evening, creating a 'blue-sky flood' under sunny, 31C conditions.
Two young Chinese backpackers, Qingwei Qiu, 26, and Yuchen Guo, 23, have been identified after their bodies were discovered in a submerged 4WD in flood-ravaged Queensland, sparking a wide-scale search and devastating their families.
Two young Chinese tourists, aged 26 and 23, were found dead in their submerged car in Queensland, Australia, after severe flooding swept their vehicle off a bridge. The incident marks the first fatalities linked to the ongoing floods in the region.
Northern Australia faces severe flooding in Bundaberg and Katherine, with emergency services responding to rising waters and evacuations as heavy rainfall continues.
A dog was dramatically rescued by helicopter from raging floodwaters in Australia's Northern Territory, captured in a video showing the perilous operation.
Severe flooding in Bundaberg, Queensland, has submerged homes and businesses, isolating thousands after the Burnett River burst its banks. Emergency evacuations were enforced as bridges closed.
Australian authorities have identified remains believed to be those of two backpackers missing since severe flooding hit Queensland, with ongoing search efforts and investigations.
A vehicle belonging to two missing Chinese tourists has been located near Kilkivan as massive floods continue to devastate central and southwest Queensland, with thousands affected.
Heavy rainfall triggers severe flooding in Queensland and the Northern Territory, forcing evacuations in Bundaberg as weather forecasts predict continued downpours.
Severe flooding in Australia's Northern Territory has submerged Katherine Gorge, causing widespread damage and emergency responses as heavy rains continue to impact the region.
Severe flooding in the Northern Territory has prompted mass evacuations, with crocodile-infested waters posing a major risk. The Katherine River peaked at its highest level since 1998.
Hundreds of residents have been airlifted from remote Northern Territory communities as severe flooding inundates the region, with emergency services mobilising rescue efforts.
Heavy rainfall in Sydney leads to widespread power outages, flash flooding, and multiple rescues as emergency services respond to severe weather conditions in NSW.
Severe flooding and landslides in Brazil's Minas Gerais state have killed 53 people, with 15 still missing. Rescue teams continue operations amid warnings of more rain and strong winds.
Floods and landslides in Brazil's Minas Gerais state have killed at least 36 people, with dozens missing and thousands displaced. Rescue teams race against time amid forecasted heavy rain.
Heavy rainfall in Brazil's Minas Gerais state has resulted in at least 25 fatalities and 43 missing persons, with severe flooding and landslides displacing hundreds. President Lula expresses condolences as a state of calamity is declared.
Heavy rainfall in Brazil's Minas Gerais state has caused devastating floods and landslides, killing at least 25 people and leaving 43 missing. The government has declared a state of calamity in Juiz de Fora.
Severe floods in southeastern Brazil have claimed at least 23 lives, left dozens missing, and forced hundreds to evacuate in Minas Gerais, with more rain forecasted.
Residents of Torcross in Devon have been left stranded after a severe storm washed away a 200m section of the Slapton Line causeway, severing their main connection to neighbouring towns and threatening local tourism.
A visual journey through Ash Wednesday observances and a flooded train ride, capturing daily life and weather challenges in striking images from around the world.
A third British man has died in an avalanche in the French Alps, with the incident near La Grave following a fatal avalanche at Val d'Isère days earlier. High avalanche risks persist amid sunny weather forecasts.
New Zealand authorities issue warnings of additional flooding on the North Island following heavy rainfall that resulted in one fatality and widespread disruption.
Severe flooding in Portugal has resulted in 15 fatalities, forced 3,000 evacuations, and caused the collapse of a major motorway, leading to the resignation of Interior Minister Maria Lúcia Amaral.
Devastating floods in Portugal have forced 3,000 evacuations, collapsed a major motorway, and led to the interior minister's resignation amid criticism of the government's storm response.
Nearly 100 UK areas face flood alerts after relentless downpours, with 300 properties already flooded and more rain forecast for the next week.
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for parts of the UK, with up to 30mm of rain expected. Flood warnings and alerts are in place across England, risking travel chaos.
The UK government has issued urgent advice for homeowners to mount TVs on walls and elevate valuables as 99 flood warnings and 158 alerts are active across England, with multiple rivers at high risk.
Hundreds of properties flooded as a blocked weather system unleashes relentless rain across the UK, with the Environment Agency issuing warnings for 100 areas and alerts for 158 more.
Hundreds of flood alerts and warnings are active across the UK, with heavy rain expected to cause travel disruption and potential power issues in southern England and Wales.
Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts are active across the UK, with properties at risk and travel delays expected following 36 consecutive days of rainfall.