Major flooding hits Queensland outback town of Birdsville

Major flooding hits Queensland outback town of Birdsville

The Queensland outback town of Birdsville is experiencing one of its worst flooding events in decades as floodwater spreads across south-west Queensland and down the Diamantina River towards Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.According to Weatherzone, the Diamantina at Birdsville rose four metres in just 24 hours, causing major flooding today.The Bureau of Meteorology expects the town will experience a major peak early tomorrow morning.READ MORE: 'Stupid, wr…

Major flood arrives at Birdsville

Birdsville is experiencing one of its biggest floods in decades after the Diamantina River rose by nearly four metres in 24 hours, causing major flooding.