Australia is currently suffering from flooding caused by torrential rains, with the worst damaged area being the devastated state of New South Wales a year ago massive bushfires, according to Global Network. It is understood that a major natural disaster has been declared in the state. The worst flood in 60 years directly threatens the lives of local people. A third of Australia's population will be affected by this disaster. But this is not the only crisis facing Australia, and more serious crises are yet to come.
For Australia, the current situation is dire. According to Australian media reports, continuous rainfall has led to large-scale flash floods in the area. Flooding causes rivers to flood. The completed "flood bridge" is directly under water. Hundreds of schools were closed. A huge flood even directly destroyed the entire city. Houses were washed away. To prevent further casualties, 33,000 local people fled, and thousands of rescuers launched search and rescue operations.
More seriously, according to meteorological analysis, this heavy rain will continue for many days due to coastal storms, and more precipitation will be seen in the coming weeks. This flood will be inevitable in a while. The NSW government has issued 19 emergency orders to respond to flooding.
It can be said that Australia has continuous rainfall and leakage. Affected by the epidemic, Australia's current economic situation has turned red. Last year, the country's economic growth rate fell to -1.1%. Australia's recession was not the worst among the developed countries, but it was the first in 30 years. The data is also a wake-up call for Australia. In the past, Australia has insisted on challenging its largest trading partner. Economic data now gives the best answer. This export-oriented developed country will face further challenges in the future.
Coincidentally, Australia's largest coal-producing region was also severely affected by the flooding. The flood spread not only flooded the mines, but also affected local coal companies, resulting in reduced production. Coal shipping ports have also experienced ship accumulation due to bad weather, which has led to higher coal prices, and countries such as Japan and South Korea, which have trade relations with Australia, will also be affected.
In fact, Australia is now in trouble. Not to mention the 60-year floods, the region has experienced the worst plague and locust plague in decades, with losses of more than $2 billion.