Alice Springs faces escalating flood risks as MLA calls for urgent government action on mitigation strategies
The situation in Alice Springs continues to deteriorate, with independent MLA Robyn Lambley expressing grave concerns over the town's escalating risk of flooding. She describes the current scenario as "catastrophic" and is urging the Northern Territory government to take immediate action to address the lack of flood mitigation strategies. Her calls precede a worrying flash flooding event that occurred recently, which has heightened awareness about the town’s vulnerabilities. In the early hours of February 12, heavy rainfall led to a significant flooding incident in Alice Springs. Reports indicate that approximately 100 millimetres of rain fell across the catchment area within... [Continue Reading]
