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flag In February 2026, record king tides flooded Saibai Island, exposing escalating climate-driven threats to its low-lying communities.

flag In early February 2026, record-high king tides raised water levels on Saibai Island in the Torres Strait to 3.7 meters above average, overwhelming sea walls and flooding coastal areas. flag Residents, including elders like Aunty McRose Elu, report that rising sea levels from climate change are making the annual monsoon season—traditionally December to April—increasingly dangerous. flag Protective barriers are now routinely breached, turning seasonal flooding into a recurring crisis that threatens homes, infrastructure, and community safety on low-lying islands.

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