A small fishing village in Queensland, Australia, is grappling with a severe rat infestation, with rodents migrating towards the coast in search of food.
Residents of Karumba describe the rats as organized and hungry, causing havoc by climbing on boats, infiltrating homes, and even washing ashore in large numbers.
The increase in the rat population is attributed to favorable wet weather conditions for breeding and a plentiful harvest. Experts predict an 80% chance of a plague following rainfall of 750ml, a phenomenon occurring once a decade in arid environments.
Concerns grow as Queensland anticipates more wet weather, prompting residents to take measures such as homemade rat traps to mitigate the impact of the infestation.
