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Daly River Evacuated as Major Flood Threat Builds

Emergency powers moved the community to Darwin because a tropical low brought a major flood warning.

Overview

  • Northern Territory authorities say a full evacuation of Daly River was completed, with residents transported out on Wednesday night.
  • The Bureau of Meteorology warns major flooding is possible from Saturday evening, with a prolonged peak above 14 metres likely early next week.
  • About 450 people are being relocated via buses through Adelaide River to emergency accommodation at Darwin’s Foskey Pavilion.
  • Welfare support at the evacuation centre is led by the NT Department of Children and Families with Red Cross and Corrections assisting.
  • Officials caution utilities in Daly River will be cut if levels exceed 14 metres and are still modelling home inundation and return timelines.