Man found dead in floodwater as heavy rain blankets Brisbane
Heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms in Queensland have resulted in a fatality and multiple rescues in the Southern Downs region. While Brisbane has avoided the worst of the flooding, authorities remain on alert as weather conditions continue to fluctuate.
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This highlights the ongoing environmental risks and public safety challenges posed by extreme weather events in Australia.
— 5:43pm , first published October 26, 2026 — 7:39am
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Share A A A A man has been found dead in floodwater on Queensland’s Fraser Coast as Brisbane braces for more heavy thunderstorms.
Flood warnings were issued for the Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs, but despite the expected drenching, the weather bureau said Brisbane would avoid the fate of surrounding regions.
The man was found at Boompa on the Fraser Coast shortly after 11am, police said on Monday afternoon.
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