Floodwaters rise in Katherine, Northern Territory, prompting emergency responses and evacuations amid concerns of a record wet season
As floodwaters rise in Katherine, Northern Territory, significant inundation has been reported across the town, leading to emergency responses and evacuations. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has indicated that northern Australia could be experiencing one of its wettest seasons on record, raising concerns among local residents and officials regarding the ongoing situation. Floodwaters have overtaken parts of Katherine Terrace, threatening infrastructure along the Stuart Highway, which is critical for transport through the region. The Katherine River has surpassed the major flood level, with latest measurements reporting that water levels at Katherine Bridge have reached over 18.5 metres. Residents woke to... [Continue Reading]
