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Australia braces for major flooding in Cairns due to heavy rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, with residents urged to evacuate to higher ground. The flooding has affected infrastructure, and the weather forecaster warns of life-threatening flash flooding. The country is undergoing an El Nino weather event, which has historically led to severe weather events.
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