Indian national found dead in Australia’s Queensland floods

An Indian national has died in a flooding incident near Mount Isa in Queensland state, the Indian High Commission in Australia said on Friday. “Heartbreaking tragedy in Australia: An Indian national has lost his life in a flood incident near Mount Isa, Queensland. Deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.” The Indian High Commission posted on social media site The team is in contact to seek all necessary assistance.

The Indian High Commission did not reveal the person’s name or age.

Meanwhile, Australian news agencies reported that a woman died after her vehicle was submerged in floodwaters near Mount Isa. Authorities found the woman in the car and pronounced her dead, Australian news outlets reported.

“At around 1.15pm, emergency services received reports of a white Toyota Hilux partially submerged in the flooded Malbon River near Duchess Road, Cloncurry. The driver of the vehicle, a 28-year-old Townsville woman, was injured. She was found inside the vehicle and pronounced dead. An investigation into the circumstances of the woman’s death is ongoing, Queensland Police said in a statement.

Senior Constable Adam King told ABC said the woman appeared to be trying to walk through flooded areas. “She was then swept down the causeway, which sadly resulted in the ultimate cost – her life.” ABC.

Queensland Police also did not reveal the person’s name or age.

Severe storms have brought heavy rainfall to southeastern Australia.a report Australian Broadcasting Corporation Up to 200 millimeters of rain fell in parts of Brisbane, with forecasters predicting more rainfall.

Severe weather warnings for heavy rain have been issued for parts of the southeast and a thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Sunshine Coast. Brisbane suburbs such as Rosalie and Mt Coot-tha have experienced high rainfall, triggering flood warnings. Rosalie recorded 197mm of rainfall, while Mt Coot-tha recorded 189mm.

The Gold Coast City Council has issued a flood warning and more than a dozen roads across the city remain closed. More than 1000 homes on the northern Gold Coast were without power, according to electricity supplier Energex.