Floods in QLD

Makes the casualty count in Christchurch pale in comparison (no disrespect to the Cantabrians intended). My heart goes out to these poor families, and whole towns...

www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/a-dam...-20110111-19mt1.html

Brisbane is in for a very rough time but at least they've had warning. Currently the river level is up 3 metres and lapping at the CBD - power about to be turned off - peak ix expected Thursday at 7.5 meters .