The destruction from the rainfall over the past week was described as "quite frankly incredible" by David Crisafulli, the premier of Queensland, Australia.

As the effects of climate change intensify across Australia—from record-breaking heatwaves and prolonged droughts to catastrophic bushfires and floods—the nation stands at a defining crossroads.

Flooding is expected in northern and eastern parts of NSW later this week as the state is drenched by more days of rainfall. Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Dean Narramore said increasing ...