Floods in parts of Australia have caused extensive damage in some cases, deaths, since it began in late December. Recently, flash floods in Toowoomba, which is west of Brisbane, caused the deaths of at least four people, and many others stranded on rooftops, in accordance with the Sydney Morning Herald.
"We have very serious concerns," said Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, of news reports. "There are many Queensland tonight in critical and dire circumstances ."
Two children were among four people who died due to flash floods, which inundated an area the size of France and Germany combined. Other citizens may be missing after the growth of the waters overwhelmed pedestrians, sweeping them away.
Many houses and buildings have suffered structural damage as well. Landslides swept away parts of the highway and several bridges, and caused the collapse of the building. Many houses were torn form the foundations and cars were carried away by water.
Military units are currently undertaking search and rescue. Bligh said the source of the news that the emergency workers could not come up to about 30 people in the town of Grantham, who gathered together in one school. Rushing water is held completely isolated group.
in a broader framework, floods cause major economic damage as well. Financial forecasters predict that a comprehensive flood, the worst floods in Queensland region in the last 50 years, has already caused a $ 5.94 million in damages, according to the Christian Science Monitor. However, this number is expected to rise after the government able to give a full assessment of damage to extend.
flooding is likely to cause damage to the mining industry and tourism in the country. High water was wiped out part of the largest coal mining regions in Australia, as well as crops from many farms. In addition, tourism in the country has slowed down recently, probably as a result of the growing power of the Australian dollar.
economic strife could trickle down to workers in Australia. Many people who have family or friends who live in the country to help loved ones pay for flood damage.
Approximately 200,000 people were affected by floods, and so far a total of 17 deaths. Close 4,000 inhabitants were evacuated from their homes, rolling the Australian government almost $ 7 million so far.
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