US EditionResidents warned 'crocs everywhere' after north Australia floods
Heavy monsoon rains caused major flooding in Northern Territory towns, forcing about 1,000 evacuations and prompting warnings about crocodile dangers in floodwaters.
- On March 8, NT Police warned `There are crocs absolutely everywhere` and moved more than a thousand people into shelters across the Northern Territory.
- Heavy weekend monsoon rains sent rivers rising as the Katherine River peaked at 19.2 metres late on Saturday, topping levees and submerging Katherine, Northern Territory's main street with the Daly River also above major flood level.
- Rescue teams deployed 18 helicopters and six fixed-wing aircraft, evacuating hundreds including about 200 residents from Palumpa and 80 from Daly River on Sunday.
- Federal and Northern Territory governments activated disaster assistance after at least 90 homes lost power and Katherine Hospital was evacuated, while Lia Finocchiaro, Northern Territory Chief Minister, said courts, schools and government offices would close Monday.
- Authorities warned the next 72 hours would be critical as Bureau of Meteorology readings near 14.4 metres could rise towards 15 metres, keeping the Daly River at risk next week.
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The police from a region of Australia, the Northern Territory, issued a Sunday warning about “the presence of all crocodiles” following floods, pointing out that more than 1,000 people were evacuated, inform AFP, taken by Agerpres. Helicopteres and planes were sent to communities located in isolated areas with ...
Heavy floods in northern Australia force thousands to flee. The authorities strongly warn against the danger of crocodiles.
Heavy floods in northern Australia force thousands to flee. The authorities strongly warn against the danger of crocodiles.
In Australia, the Northern Territory suffered heavy rains during the weekend of 7-8 March. Katherine City has experienced its worst floods since 1998. More than 1,000 people have had to be evacuated, including by air and helicopters for communities in the most remote areas. Police also warned the population against the proliferation of crocodiles.
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