Woman dies in Australian flood as thousands flee homes

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.

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Authorities say waters will continue to rise and have warned of a "dangerous and life-threatening" situation.

More than 1,000mm (39in) of rain has fallen on parts of north-east Queensland since Friday with "record rainfalls" set to continue into Monday, according to Queensland State Premier David Crisafulli.

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods in the region in more than 60 years.

Crisafulli said conditions were unlike anything northern Queensland had experienced "for a long time".

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