In Australia, the new year began with floods Bashny.Net

Severe flooding in the north east of Australia called tropical storm "Tasha."
Heavy rains flooded several settlements in Queensland. Despite the
that the rain stopped, the water in the rivers continue to rise. Brunt
disaster fell on agricultural Queensland.
As stated on Friday, December 31, Prime Minister of the State of Anna Blighia, cut
from civilization are 22 cities. In the affected areas by helicopter delivered
products and things essentials. Disaster area patrolled by police to
avoid looting. As reported on Monday, the Australian newspaper Sydney Morning
Herald, citing local authorities, flood victims were three men, one
unaccounted for. In the flood zone were more than 200 thousand people.