The Australian city of Rockhampton is bracing itself as devastating flood waters are expected to reach their highest levels in the next 12-18 hours.
Military aircraft are rushing to get supplies to remaining residents, via the only land access route left.
Police are urging people to stay out of the snake-infested waters, that have claimed the lives of three people.
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