What caused the 2011 Queensland floods?
The floods were caused by heavy rain from tropical cyclone “Tasha” that joined with a trough during a La Niña event. La Niña is an unusual weather pattern, which brings wet weather to eastern Australia. The 2010 La Niña was the strongest since 1973. This caused heavy rainfall across Queensland.
What was the worst flood in Queensland?
Queensland floods
- 1893 Brisbane Floods.
- 1974 Brisbane Floods.
- March 2010 Queensland Floods.
- 2010–11 Queensland Floods.
- January 2012 Floods.
- January 2013 Eastern Australia Floods; see Cyclone Oswald.
- 2021 Eastern Australia floods.
- 2022 Eastern Australia floods.
How did the government respond to the 2011 Queensland floods?
Certain counter disaster operations are available in most all areas. The Prime Minister also announced on 27 January 2011 a $2 billion advance payment under the NDRRA to the Queensland Government. With this money rebuilding can start in more than 60 flood-affected communities across Queensland.
What happened in the 2011 floods?
The floods forced the evacuation of thousands of people from towns and cities. At least 90 towns and over 200,000 people were affected. Damage initially was estimated at around A$1 billion before it was raised to $2.38 billion. The estimated reduction in Australia’s GDP is about A$30 billion.
How much rain fell in 2011 floods?
Daily rainfall totals were between 100 and 200 millimetres with 3 to 4 day rainfall totals of 300 to 400 millimetres recorded. Record major flooding was recorded along Bungil Creek and the Maranoa and Balonne Rivers, including the towns of Mitchell, Roma, St George, Dirranbandi and Hebel.
What were the social impacts of the 2011 floods?
The 2011 survey reported that direct flood exposure had significant effects on the perceived physical and psychosocial health outcomes of residents in flood-affected areas. Those affected were more likely to report poor overall and respiratory health, psychological distress, poor sleep quality and probable PTSD.
Where is Kedron Brook located?
Brisbane
The Kedron Brook is a brook that flows through the northern suburbs of Brisbane in the south-east region of Queensland, Australia.
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