and the masive clean-up being aided by the thousands of volunteers. the water hasn't dried up. the other sights of australia are feeling it. >> this is being compared to hurricane katrina here. is that a fair comparison? >> it certainly is, as far as the disruptions to the community. the city is in darkness. floodwaters lapping up against the buildings. it was a very eerie period for brisbane earlier this week. there are other cities that are affected. and victoria is feeling the threat of the flood today. some of these towns have been flooded up to five times in recent weeks and it's happening again today. >> glen bartholomew, thank you for your reporting this evening. the. the death toll from flooding in brazil has risen. nearly 600 people have died. one resident said it felt like a