Queensland floods: Australia airport submerged and crocodiles seen after record rain | BBC News

Flash floods in north Queensland have led to an entire town being evacuated and people trapped on a hospital roof. Thousands have been evacuated but others remain stranded, in what authorities expect to be the Australian region’s worst-ever flood. Extreme weather driven by a tropical cyclone has dumped a year’s worth of rain on some areas. Images show planes submerged at Cairns airport, a crocodile seen in the middle of a town, and people fleeing in boats. Subscribe here: For more news, analysis and features visit: #Australia #Queensland #BBCNews