Flooding has severely impacted multiple communities in the southern part of the state. Residents have been forced to seek shelter elsewhere, with some sleeping in makeshift roadside shelters. The situation is particularly dire in one local government area, where a naval base and council headquarters are underwater.

Heavy rainfall in early August is believed to have caused the flooding, which continues to worsen. Water levels are still rising, affecting several local government areas. Further information on the flooding is available from ReliefWeb, including details on the affected areas and the ongoing situation.