Mar 10 • 05:50 UTC 🇦🇺 Australia ABC News AU

Bundaberg residents evacuate as major flood inundates homes

Residents of Bundaberg are evacuating as the city experiences its worst flooding in over a decade, with emergency alerts issued and major flooding predicted to peak at over 7 metres.

Residents in Bundaberg, Australia, are facing a dire situation as they evacuate from their homes and businesses due to severe flooding anticipated to peak soon. The city, located about four hours north of Brisbane, is grappling with the worst flooding event in over ten years, which has caused low-lying areas to become submerged. Authorities have issued an emergency alert, warning residents, especially in northern, eastern, southern, and central parts of the city, to leave their homes immediately due to increased risks of flooding and isolation.

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