We have been watching with horror the terrible developments in our state of Queensland. The relentless rain is causing devastation and loss of life all over the state. The television stations are showing nothing else. The situation is worsening by the minute.
We live in West End, very close to the city. Our house will be OK, except that the garage may flood, but the river is creeping closer to houses in low lying areas. I went down to the river this morning to check out the situation. I was there yesterday and the water was below the banks of the river. This morning it had broken its banks and was moving steadily towards the road and nearby houses.
the Brisbane River has broken its banks
the ferry stop is underwater
While I was at the river I could see people loading cars, preparing to evacuate if necessary. It looks certain that many houses will be affected and we have just heard that parts of the central business district have been evacuated. Flood waters will move down the river tonight and tomorrow. We can do nothing but wait.
Click here to see the next stage of the flood.