Flood Emergency Warning - Katherine Town And Nitmiluk 12 March

NT Government

You may become isolatedProperty damage and destructionLivestock, and other animals and pets may become isolatedFast flowing flood water can contain objects that may injure or trap youFlood water may contain toxic waste, chemicals and dangerous animals

ACTION STATEMENTS:

Consider your movement plansMove to high groundStay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local RadioMonitor conditions via [http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings]For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500In a life-threatening situation call 000

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT KATHERINE BRIDGE AND NITMILUK CENTRE

Minor flooding is occurring along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk and Katherine Bridge, and likely to continue Thursday into Friday.

Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises.

A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End, which includes the Katherine River.

Katherine River Gorge Road:

Minor flooding is occurring along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk.

The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 4.67 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday into Friday.

Katherine Town:

Minor flooding is occurring at Katherine Town.

The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is currently at 16.29 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (16.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday into Friday.

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