Thousands evacuated in Australia's worst flooding in almost half a century

Thousands evacuated after floods hit part of Australia. [Courtesy]

Australian authorities issued fresh flood warnings and evacuation orders on Tuesday as a result of torrential rains that were witnessed again in several parts of the country; sweeping away homes, roads and livestock in the worst downpour in more than half a century.

The national weather agency has posted severe weather warnings in every mainland state or territory but one, affecting around 10 million people in the country with a population of 25 million.