Torrential Rain and Flooding, ...Joy

from Australian Broadcasting Corporation

We had been warned that when it rains, it really rains in this part of the world. Well the Brisbane area has been smoked by amazing amounts of rain. A new record was set for rain in October for a 24 hour period. North Brisbane recieved 225 mm of rain. Get a tape measure out and figure that one out. Amazing. We are high and dry so to speak here at Mark and Mary's place unless you go for a run or walk. The rain squalls are very impressive. The dams are full here. They just spent 9 billion dollars on a system to get water from other places in Australia when the local reservoir is near empty. They now say they have enough water for the next 10 years. Interestingly enough, they have not cancelled the water restrictions. The Aussie government want it to be a lifestyle. Not wasting water is a good thing. Take a look at this report:

...Flood
Brisbane Flooding