In Australia, flash floods swept cars off roads and killed four people including two children today in the city of Toowoomba in the state of Queensland. The region is reeling from one of the worst floods in its history. Authorities there are conducting several search-and-rescue operations, and police are unsure how many people may be missing. Since November 30, the seasonal flooding in Queensland caused rivers to spill over their banks and reach record levels. At least 200,000 people have been affected and 11 deaths have been reported so far.