Deadly floodwaters triggered by record rainfall in Australia’s northeast rose for a third day Monday as authorities warned flood-stricken communities to brace themselves for further destruction.

Emergency alerts have been issued for multiple areas in and around Townsville, with floodwaters rising for the past three days.

Authorities say 'the response is not over yet' as Australia's northeast battles heavy flooding:::: Townsville, Australia:: Samantha Wilkinson, Rollingstone resident:: “When the river bank broke, it just came down Mystic Avenue and wiped out one side of the street.