Experts link the surge in monsoon intensity in Queensland's north to the escalating climate emergency, with some areas receiving over 700mm of rainfall since Monday. This event underscores the urgent need for enhanced governmental policy and action on climate change to mitigate future risks and protect vulnerable communities.
Climate crisis evident as Queensland braces for unprecedented monsoon deluges
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The weather bureau says some locations along the north tropical coast have received up to 700 millimetres of rain since Monday morning and there is more to come.
From ABC News (AU)
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Amid reports of up to 700 millimetres of rain since Monday due to intense monsoon weather, there's an increasing push for private sector innovation and government efficiency to strengthen infrastructure resilience. Critics argue that practical, economic solutions rather than climate alarmism are essential for safeguarding Queensland's future.
From ABC News (AU)