There is heavy flooding in Australia's Queensland state. One person died and thousands of people are told to move to higher ground. The floods are in coastal areas with lots of rain. Townsville, a city nearby, is also affected. Townsville has lots of minerals like zinc and copper. In 2019, floods disrupted shipments and damaged many properties. People in low areas need to evacuate to higher ground for safety. The flooding is caused by heavy rain from a low pressure system. There could be more rain and strong winds in the coming week. Australia has had many floods in recent years. People in Northeast Queensland are leaving their homes because of the floods. They are moving to safer places. The rain is causing a lot of damage in the area. Emergency authorities are telling people to be safe and move if they are in danger. It's important to listen to warnings and stay away from flooded areas. Stay tuned for updates on the weather. Flooding is dangerous but with help from others, we can stay safe and protect our homes. Let's be prepared and take care of each other during this time of heavy rain and floods in Australia.