Australian Floods

The death toll from Queensland's flash flooding soared to nine today as dire warnings were given that the number of victims could rise significantly, causing thousands to pour out of the major city of Brisbane.

A frightening wall of water was heading towards Australia's third largest city, which has a population of 2 million, resulting in people fleeing from the business district to find higher ground as the Wivenhoe dam failed to control the floods.

At least 66 people remain missing from the flash flood that struck without warning in the city of Toowoomba, 70 miles west of Brisbane, carrying away families, buildings and cars - but grave fears were held for the residents of smaller towns in the nearby Lockyer Valley.

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My daughter lives and works in Brisbane and I remember all these places from my visits there over the past 3 years. I finally heard from her today after she had been evacuated from the CBD, safe and well. Unfortunately, this isn't the end as more flooding is expected. My thoughts to all those who are suffering from these events.

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