Scores missing in tsunami-like flash flood

THOUSANDS of people fled central Brisbane yesterday as the panicked city braced for its worst flooding in 120 years, after terrifying flash floods left 10 dead and 78 missing.

Workers evacuated en masse after the Brisbane River burst its banks and officials said 6,500 properties and the downtown area would be hit in Australia’s third largest city, which was facing its biggest floods since 1893.

“This water is on its way,” said Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman. “Today is very significant, tomorrow is bad, and Thursday is going to be devastating for the residents and businesses concerned.”.