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The Salvation Army in Australia is responding after severe rain caused major flooding in northern Queensland. The monsoon downpour was in excess of 40 inches in some areas, more than 20 times the average for the time of year.

Once the rain stopped, The Salvation Army’s Outback Flying Service chaplains assessed the damage across a vast rural area and spoke to a number of farmers who had suffered flooding inundation, stock losses and in some cases were unable to even leave their homes.

With assistance being offered from five specially-opened hubs, The Salvation Army has been assisting hundreds with immediate financial support through electronic cash and store/supermarket gift cards. Teams are also providing a listening ear, emotional support and encouragement to people, many of whom have lost everything in the floods.