To the north and west of Brisbane, the state capital and my hometown, Queensland faces a flood affecting an area the size of Texas and Oklahoma combined.

从北部到布里斯班西部，国家首都、我饿家乡，昆士兰其洪水面积相当于得克萨斯与俄克拉荷马面积的总和。

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The problems began with torrential rains late Friday that continued into Saturday, triggering flash-flood warnings across South Texas.

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Torrential rains overnight continued into the morning, triggering flash-flood warnings across South Texas.

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Texas Republican Rep. Jeb Hensarling said flood insurance claims needed to be met for victims who paid their premiums.

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