Northern Rivers communities reckon with floods after dodging Alfred

Northern Rivers communities reckon with floods after dodging Alfred

Murwillumbah is breathing a sigh of relief after dodging the worst of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. But with more rain forecast for coming days, authorities are warning the danger isn't over yet.

Residents living in areas along the river basins of Khuliin Gol, Tolgoyt Gol, Narang Gol, and Zuun Salaa have been warned to prevent flash floods. B. Byambasaikhan, Head of the Department of Geodesy, Water Construction and Facilities, ONUAATUG, said, “This year, flash floods are more widespread than in previous years. For example, flash floods occurred in 71 hectares of 14 engineering structures in the capital city and in 32 locations along the …