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Floodwaters engulf the rural landscape of Queensland's Darling Downs, transforming the bitumen road into a watery barrier. A stark yellow "ROAD CLOSED" sign stands sentinel, warning travelers of the imminent danger ahead, with murky waters lapping at the road's edges. Electrical poles punctuate the expansive grasslands, stretching towards a horizon softened by billowing cumulus clouds that dominate the azure sky. The saturated grasslands blend into the flood waters, creating a seamless palette of green and steel-blue that speaks to the region's vulnerability to seasonal inundation. An orange safety marker adds a splash of warning color against the muted landscape, emphasizing the critical nature of the road closure. This evocative scene captures the raw power of nature and the resilience of rural communities facing the unpredictable challenges of agricultural landscapes during flood season.