The department said it is closely monitoring the progression of the tropical cyclone, which made landfall on Madagascar's east coast on Tuesday with

Queensland is preparing for more wild weather as a tropical low builds off the north coast, with the possibility that it could develop into a cyclone. Millions of locals are being warned to prepare for several days of drenching rain and storms, with some parts of the state expected to receive more than 90mm.

Residents in one Aussie state already smashed by floods and heavy rain are getting no respite as a new threat heads their way.