Australian officials warned people in Townsville that historic flooding would happen as a result.

澳大利亚官员警告汤斯维尔市居民，这可能引发历史性洪灾。

Townsville is a city in Australia's northeast coast more than 190,000 people live here.

汤斯维尔是澳大利亚东北海岸的一个城市，有超过19万人居住在这里。

His avian creation is set to be the mascot of a cultural festival in Townsville, Australia.

他创造的这只鸟将成为澳大利亚汤斯维尔文化节的吉祥物。

Students at Belgium Gardens Primary School in the Australian city of Townsville are trying to change that.

澳大利亚城市汤斯维尔的比利时花园小学的学生们正在试图改变现状。

A CNN meteorologist predicted that Townsville would receive another four inches on Monday and two to three inches on Tuesday.

CNN的气象学家预测，汤斯维尔星期一将遇到另一个4英寸的高度，星期二将遇到2至3英寸的高度。

So far at least a dozen rescues, probably even more overnight as well so a huge effort right across Townsville.

到目前为止，至少有一打救援行动，可能一夜之间还有更多，因此在汤斯维尔各地展开了巨大的救援行动。

Now the Queensland Premier defending the actions of all emergency services in saying it's a tough time for those people living in Townsville.

现在，昆士兰州总理为所有紧急救援服务的行动辩护说，对于生活在汤斯维尔的人们来说，这是一个艰难的时期。

Australian officials warned people in Townsville that historic flooding would happen as a result and some residents who'd reportedly thought they'd be OK have had to climb to their roofs for safety.

澳大利亚官员警告汤斯维尔居民，历史性的洪水将随之而来，一些据报道认为自己会没事的居民不得不爬上屋顶寻求安全。