Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has shared a hair-raising video on his Twitter account. Initially shared by Transport and Main Roads Queensland, the clip shows a car on the streets being washed away due to the force of floodwater. Reiterating the slogan, 'If it's flooded, forget it,' the Australia PM said that thankfully, the driver was able to come out of the vehicle before it was washed away.
This is why you should never go into flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) March 23, 2021
Thankfully, this driver was able to get out safely before the car was swept away. https://t.co/slQpUvQMFr
The footage has been watched over 94,000 times on the microblogging platform. Several users are reacting to the tweet.
Official account of the NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador quote-tweeted the video and advised people to 'Turn around. Don't Drown."
Believe it.
— NOAA WRN Ambassadors (@WRNAmbassadors) March 23, 2021
Turn Around. Don't Drown. #WeatherReady https://t.co/oDhpK1vB4E
The Twitter account of Transport and Main Roads Queensland added, "When we say #IfItsFloodedForgetIt we mean it." The department said that the possibility of landslides and flash flooding remains high during the floods.
You need to see this. And believe it. pic.twitter.com/sYyW4zU008
— Transport and Main Roads Queensland (@TMRQld) March 22, 2021
Queensland residents, who need to travel by car during floods, have also been warned to 'Back It Up' if they witness floodwaters.
If you need to go out, make sure you've got a #PlanB, & if you're faced with floodwaters just #BackItUp.
— Transport and Main Roads Queensland (@TMRQld) March 22, 2021
Follow #QLDTraffic for the latest updates in your area. To report changed road conditions call 13 19 40 & if you need SES assistance call 132 500.
Stay safe, #Queensland.
Commenting on the clip, a user said that she hopes the people in the car got out safely. Another said that people should not take risks when they see such water levels.
Oh god. I hope they got out ok! ????
— Motorhead 'Mask Up, Bitches' Mama (@MotorHeadMama) March 22, 2021
When you see water like that, just don't risk it! So sad! I hope everyone in that vehicle survived! Our thoughts are with you!
— ReSista Kay???? (@ReSistaKay) March 23, 2021
Upon seeing the video of Queensland roads flooded with water, a few sent prayers for their "Australian friends".
Praying for our Australian Friends! https://t.co/RQzFbr2ZbO
— ????????Sequoyah Quinton???????? (@SequoyahKTUL8) March 23, 2021
Australia's New South Wales and Queensland have been hit by a massive flood. As many as, 18,000 people across New South Wales have been forced out of their homes due to natural disaster.
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