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As floodwaters engulfed parts of the city, boats became the sole means of transportation, navigating streets lined with floating appliances and even a lawnmower catcher. The surreal scene was a stark reminder of nature’s power and unpredictability.
Last Tuesday, residents of Bundaberg faced an urgent evacuation order as rising water levels threatened their safety. The Burnett River, a normally tranquil feature of the landscape, reached a peak of 7.4 meters on Wednesday. This marked the city’s most severe flooding since the catastrophic deluge of 2013, which left a lasting impact on the community.
The swollen Burnett River transformed small islands and bays into submerged memories, with more than 350 homes near the river and in other vulnerable areas succumbing to the encroaching waters. The event underscored the relentless force of nature and the resilience required of those living in its path.
Small islands and bays were completely submerged as the Burnett River swelled.
More than 350 homes along the river and in other low-lying areas of the city were inundated by floodwaters.
Prime agricultural land has been destroyed, which will have a lasting economic impact on the region long after floodwaters recede.
Thousands of homes were left without power and hundreds of people were forced to flee to evacuation centres.
The city’s Mitre 10 went underwater, along with dozens of other businesses.
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