People planning on flying to Australia might find their winter travel plans alter as a result of weather conditions.
Individuals planning a flight to Australia in the coming days might find their winter travel plans need to be altered in advance.
Parts of the country have been affected by severe flooding and the
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) states people should listen to and follow the advice handed out by local authorities in the state of Queensland.
The city centre of Brisbane has been evacuated in preparation for more severe conditions and the municipality's British Consulate will be closed as a result on January 11th and 12th.
Areas in the north-east of Australia have been declared natural disaster zones after what the FCO describes as the "worst flooding for 50 years". Levels are continuing to rise and the risk of flash floods in the coming days is still high.
Despite the conditions, Brisbane Airport is open today (January 11th) and flights are operating to schedule despite "unprecedented rain and water levels".
Officials at the hub will monitor the situation and review the airport's activities at 14:15 local time tomorrow, but holiday insurance policyholders holding reservations for flights in coming days could do well to contact their operator to ensure the layover is still intending to leave at its allotted time.
The BBC reports the Brisbane river, which runs through the city centre, has burst its banks and water levels are expected to peak during Wednesday January 12th and the following day.
People currently in the area have been advised to take precautions now and the authorities have begun handing out sandbags to residents living in the region.
By Anne Jones
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