In pictures: Birdsville swamped by inland sea

One of Queensland’s hottest and driest towns has been inundated with floodwater from ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily, with its world-famous racecourse on the brink of going under.

1/13Birdsville Flooding Picture: Trevor Wright

Flood waters from Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have reached Birdsville with those in the area having some fun in the water. Picture: Peta Rowlands Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi Traditional Owner of Birdsville

2/13Flood waters from Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have reached Birdsville with those in the area having some fun in the water. Picture: Peta Rowlands Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi Traditional Owner of Birdsville

Flood waters from Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have reached Birdsville with those in the area having some fun in photos - Liam Brooker throwing a line out and hoping. Picture: Peta Rowlands Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi Traditional Owner of Birdsville

3/13Flood waters from Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have reached Birdsville with those in the area having some fun in photos - Liam Brooker throwing a line out and hoping. Picture: Peta Rowlands Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi Traditional Owner of Birdsville

4/13Flood waters from Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have reached Birdsville with those in the area having some fun in the water. Picture: Peta Rowlands Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi Traditional Owner of Birdsville