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Flood warnings across NT as heavy rain hits swollen rivers

ABC · 10 days ago
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10 days ago

In the Northern Territory town of Katherine, a huge sigh of relief for locals after the bureau of meteorology said major flooding is no longer expected. Moderate flooding is likely at Nitmiluk, but only minor flooding at Katherine Bridge later tonight. It comes after ex-tropical cyclone Narelle dumped a large amount of rain into already saturated catchments.

Breakdown
  • Katherine received 67mm of rain, less than the 150mm predicted
  • Businesses are sandbagged and shelters are open for residents 28s
  • 287 people are at Katherine High School shelter, 67 at Macfarlane 34s
  • Community is fatigued after recent flooding two weeks ago 48s
  • Residents remain prepared for potential further flooding 1m 10s
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