Deadly Flash Floods Create Havoc in Australia
Southeastern Australia has been hit by major torrential rains. Several parts of the country received rainfall up to four times the national average for October in the 24 hours between Oct 13 and Oct 14. At least 500 houses and roads have been inundated, and schools have had to close.
More than 6,000 homes and businesses have lost electricity due to floods. The second-most populated state in Australia, Victoria, has taken the most enormous damage. This is the second time in 6 months that Australia has been hit by heavy floods.
More rain is forecast in the upcoming weeks. Floodwaters are expected to reach a height of 12.2 meters, inundating more than 7,000 homes. Many localities, including several in the state capital Melbourne, have been told to evacuate.
Assessing the Impact
EigenPrism® users can monitor this ongoing event with real-time access to the key peril associated with this event:
For subscribers of ICEYE, real-time Australia flood footprints within EigenPrism® are now available for analysis:
- HeavyRain – Victoria (Australia) – Flood Inundation footprint from ICEYE as of October 16, 2022 – v3 | v4
- HeavyRain – Tasmania (Australia) – Flood Inundation footprint from ICEYE as of October 16, 2022 – v3 | v4
