SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces ( SAF ) is supporting relief efforts in Australia, aiding those affected by the flood in the northern areas of Queensland, the Ministry of Defence ( MINDEF ) said on Thursday ( Feb 6 ).  ,
The Republic of Singapore Air Force ( RSAF ) deployed two CH-47F Chinook Helicopters from , the Oakey Detachment in Queensland’s Australian Army Aviation Training Centre on Tuesday.
The aircraft will collaborate with the Australian Defence Force to carry personnel and emergency materials to help the people who have been affected by the floods in Queensland’s northern regions, according to MINDEF.
Officials in north Queensland position urged thousands of people to move to higher ground after torrents of weather over the weekend caused significant flooding in the state. Two people have been killed.  ,
Australia’s climate forecaster said the flood was triggered , by heavy rains from a low-pressure program prosperous in tropical water.