Indian woman found dead in submerged car during floods in Australia

The Indian High Commission said it is in contact with the family and is offering all possible assistance.

Indian woman found dead: A delayed piece of information from the Indian High Commission in Canberra, Australia, said on Friday that an Indian national was killed in a flooding incident in Queensland as wild weather lashed the region with heavy rain and thunderstorms.

The Indian High Commission expressed its condolences and said it is maintaining contact with the family and providing all possible assistance.

“Heartbreaking tragedy in Australia: An Indian national lost his life in a flooding incident near Mount Isa, Queensland. Deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. The mission team will contact us for any necessary assistance,” the Indian High Commission wrote on X.

While further details are awaited, the name of the victim has not been released by the mission.

Local media reported that a 28-year-old woman was found dead in a partially submerged car in floodwaters in Queensland on Friday.

Speaking of the region's weather, Australia's Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of south-east Queensland, including heavy rain warnings in Logan, Redland City and parts of Brisbane.

According to the agency's latest update, a severe thunderstorm was likely to produce heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding in some parts of the state.

(With IANS inputs)