Tens of thousands of Australians are trapped between a "sea of water" after heavy rains flooded the eastern part of the country.
>>>Australia suffers the most severe flood
A heavy rain broke the banks of the rivers and caused severe flooding in the eastern Australian states. ( Photo: AFP)
More than 10,000 people have been isolated in the sea while thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes or companies. The only way to reach these areas is by helicopter. ( Photo: EPA)
New South Wales town Moree has been divided into two by flood. More than 600 people in Moree have registered temporary accommodation when the water of the Mehi River flows over here on February 3. (Photo: AFP)
Floodwaters poured into Moree's cotton-growing gardens, forming winding lines when looking down from the helicopter. (Photo: EPA)
People gathered on a ramp up the "sea of water" in Moree. (Photo: AFP)
Flood waters hit 7.7 meters in an area in the New South Wales town of Charleville on February 4. (Photo: AFP)
Furniture floating in a flooded house. (Photo: AP)
The man took two dogs to look at the surrounding water with boredom in Moree town. (Photo: AFP)
The Charleville town council rescue team is building a dike to prevent flooding on February 4. (Photo: AFP)
Governor of New South Wales, Mr. Barry O'Farrell, inspected the flooded area by helicopter. The army has been mobilized to support necessities for people in isolated areas. (Photo: AFP)
