The Canada Brief

World · 11 d ago

Illustration of a flooded road under storm clouds

Flash floods hit south-east Queensland, with more storms forecast across Australia

Rain in one day

343 mm

Sheep Station Creek recorded the region's highest rainfall on Thursday.

Emergency services took more than 540 calls, and firefighters made more than 16 swiftwater rescues, including one by raft.

What's next

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast this weekend across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.