Australia Flood 2011

Australia Flood 2011: Toowoomba is the largest inland city in Queensland, a region already reeling from one of the worst floods in its history. The authorities have begun with several search and rescue operations, and Australia's military has committed four helicopters for this work, says the rule-Murphy.

The number of people missing after floods swept cars off the road in the eastern Australian city of Toowoomba has risen to more than 70 on Monday, with eight people confirmed dead, police in the state of Queensland reported.

The latest floods hit Toowoomba, about 125 km (80 miles) west of state capital Brisbane and considerably south of the other areas affected by recent flooding. Queensland police confirmed that 72 people are now missing in Toowoomba and the Lockyer Creek and Chantelle Rule-Murphy, spokesman for Emergency Management Queensland said eight people are now confirmed dead.