ROCKHAMPTON, Australia — Floods that have cut air, rail and road links to an Australian coastal city are now threatening its sewage plant, and waters are still expected to rise another few feet before peaking Wednesday.
Residents of Rockhampton made their way in boats through waters that reached waist-high in some areas Tuesday but were warned not to wade into the them since snakes and crocodiles could be lurking.
A huge inland sea spawned by more than a week of heavy rain across Queensland state is making its way along the Fitzroy River toward the ocean – and Rockhampton lies in the way. As waters drain, the city of 75,000 is expected to see flood levels rise another few feet by today.
Mayor Brad Carter said Tuesday that large parts of the city might be under water for another two weeks.
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