Indian National Found Dead in Floodwaters in Australia’s Queensland

The Indian High Commission in Australia on Friday said an Indian national lost her life in a flooding incident near Mount Isa, Queensland. “Heart breaking tragedy in Australia: an Indian national lost her life in a flooding incident near Mount Isa, Queensland. Deepest condolence to the family of the deceased. Mission team is in touch for all necessary assistance,” the Indian High Commission said in a post on social media site X.

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

Meanwhile, Australian news agencies reported that a woman died after her vehicle submerged in floodwaters near Mount Isa. According to reports by Australian news media outlets, authorities located the woman inside the vehicle and declared her deceased.

“At approximately 1:15pm, emergency services received reports of a white Toyota Hilux that was located partially submerged in the flooded Malbon River, near Cloncurry Duchess Road. The driver of the vehicle, a 28-year-old Townsville woman, was located inside and was declared deceased. Investigations into the circumstances of the woman’s death are ongoing,” the Queensland Police said in a statement.

Senior Sergeant Adam King told ABC said it appeared the woman had attempted to cross the flooded area. “She was then washed off that causeway and it has sadly resulted in the ultimate price — her life,” King was quoted as saying by ABC.

The Queensland Police have also not revealed the name and age of the person.

Severe storms have dumped heavy rainfall on southeast Australia. A report ABC Australia said parts of Brisbane recorded up to 200 millimetres of rain and forecasters predicted more rains.

Parts of the southeast are under a severe weather alert for heavy rain and a thunderstorm warning is in effect for the Sunshine Coast. Brisbane suburbs like Rosalie and Mt Coot-tha recorded high rainfall, prompting flood warnings. Rosalie recorded 197 millimetres of rain while Mt Coot-tha recorded 189mm rainfall.

The Gold Coast City Council issued a flood warning and more than a dozen roads remain closed across the city. More than 1,000 homes were without power on the northern Gold Coast, according to electricity supplier Energex.