Severe storms push Queensland on edge as Indian national found dead in floodwaters near Mount Isa in Australia

Inclement weather claimed the life of an Indian national in Queensland, Australia. His body was found in the floodwaters near Mount Isa, the Indian High Commission in Canberra posted on X Friday.

“Heart breaking tragedy”, the Indian mission said, expressing condolence. The Indian mission in Canberra is in touch with the family of the deceased to render necessary assistance.

“Heart breaking tragedy in Australia: an Indian national lost her life in a flooding incident near Mount Isa, Queensland. Deepest condolence to the family of the deceased. Mission team is in touch for all necessary assistance,” the Indian High Commission posted on X, formerly Twitter.

Heart breaking tragedy in Australia: an Indian national lost her life in a flooding incident near Mount Isa, Queensland. Deepest condolence to the family of the deceased. Mission team is in touch for all necessary assistance.@MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar

— India in Australia (@HCICanberra) February 16, 2024

Queensland on Edge

The situation in Queensland remains precarious amid alerts for severe rain and thunderstorms.

"Severe Thunderstorm warning for people in parts of Sunshine Coast Council Area. The BOM warns that a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Maroochydore and waters off Maroochydore," the Queensland police said in a statement.

In another incident, the police informed that a woman was found dead in her car which was found submerged in floodwaters near Mount Isa.

Queensland police said that the matter is being investigated and urged people to come up with any information that can assist in the investigation.

"Due to recent weather events, flooding is continuing to impact extensive road networks across the Mount Isa district. Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution, and to never enter flood waters," the police stated.