Australia Declares State of Emergency Amid Severe Flooding

Australia Declares , State of Emergency , Amid Severe Flooding.

On March 9, Australia's prime minister declared a national emergency after a week of severe rain has caused some of the worst flooding in the country's history.

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'The New York Times' reports that flooding is centered around Australia's eastern coast.

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'The New York Times' reports that flooding is centered around Australia's eastern coast.

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Large portions of Australia's two largest cities have also been inundated.

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According to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the declaration of a national emergency will fast-track aid and supplies to the most-impacted areas.

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According to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the declaration of a national emergency will fast-track aid and supplies to the most-impacted areas.

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So far, over 60,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes.

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In addition to declaring a national emergency, Morrison signed off on tens of millions of dollars in federal support for those affected by flooding.

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The 'NYT' reports that at least 20 deaths have been confirmed since the flooding began.

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Over 34 inches of rain have fallen in Sydney since the beginning of 2022.

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According to the Insurance Council of Australia, over 100,000 people have already filed claims related to the flooding.

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Rating agency S&P estimates that the cost of the flooding will exceed 2 billion Australian dollars, or just under $1.5 billion.

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We are dealing with a different climate to the one we were dealing with before.

Australia is getting harder to live in because of these disasters, Scott Morrison, Australian Prime Minister, via 'The New York Times'