Flash floods swamp southeast Australia as record October rainfall forces school closures

A reporter in Queensland, Australia, rescued a driver from a sinking car amid severe flooding caused by record rainfall. Torrential rains led to flash floods, stranding drivers and prompting school closures. The deluge began on Thursday, with some areas receiving over 250 millimeters of rain in 24 hours. In Morayfield, ABC reporter Will Murray and a bystander jumped into floodwaters to save a trapped driver, managing to pull him to safety after struggling to open the car door. Flood warnings were issued, and more rain is expected, affecting parts of New South Wales as well.