What caused the 2013 floods in Bundaberg?
In January 2013, ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald produced extreme rainfall and flooding across Queensland in tandem with damaging winds including mini-tornados.
What is the cause of the 2011 flooding?
The 2011 Thailand floods were caused by a combination of a strong southeast Asian summer monsoon that brought high rainfall across the country between May and October, and the remnants of four tropical storms that brought high rainfall to northern Thailand between June and October.
Are there crocodiles in the Burnett River?
According to the Department of Environment, there are 2741 species of animals and plants in the upper Burnett River and 629 in the lower Burnett River, which includes Sandy Hook where three croc sightings have been reported since December. Crocodiles are not on the list.
Has a cyclone ever hit Bundaberg?
In the Bundaberg Region it is not uncommon to experience severe weather such as thunderstorms, hail storms, dry electrical storms and wind storms. On average, cyclones impact the Bundaberg Region every few years. Since 1970 there have been ten cyclones within 100km of the Bundaberg region.
Does East Maitland flood?
Maitland has a well documented history of flooding. Situated on the banks of the Hunter River amidst a network of tributaries and on an extensive floodplain, the history of Maitland is one of constant reports of flooding which has impacted in many ways upon the urban and social landscape or environment.
Are there sharks in the Burnett River?
Bull sharks have been a good sport fish in the Burnett River, and using big slabs of whole mullet will hook you up.
Are there saltwater crocs in Bundaberg?
Under the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan, Bundaberg is in Zone F (Atypical Habitat Zone). This means that any crocodile confirmed to be present, regardless of size, is targeted for removal. Talking to Bundaberg Now, Simone said her family had seen the crocodile multiple times in the water.