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# severe floods

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Status orange rainfall warning issued - as Shannon water levels continue rising

Thousands of sandbags have been distributed in the worst-hit areas.

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Dec 11th 2015, 3:37 PM

Four dead, dramatic rooftop rescues in Australia floods

Some Queensland residents are experiencing their third flood in two years.

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Jan 28th 2013, 1:17 PM