Heavy Rainfall Causes Rescues in South-East Queensland

Source:ABC News Aus

02 — Who / Subject

Queensland Fire Department, SES, North Lakes State College

03 — Where / Locus

Australia, Queensland

04 — When / Temporality

May 19, 2026

Verified: May 19, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Nearly 50 students and teachers were rescued from floodwaters at Mount Barney National Park. Emergency services performed over 10 rescues across the region due to heavy rainfall. Gold Coast recorded 119mm of rain in less than 12 hours, exceeding monthly averages."

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