Australia Floods: Major Emergency in NT, Daintree Swamped

0:00The latest headlines, weather and stories, right here on Sydney News today. Outback towns in Australia's northern territory are facing serious flooding risks right now, with a flood emergency warning out for Catherine and, Nick Maluk. The Catherine River could hit major flood levels of 17.5 meters by Friday afternoon, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Meanwhile, major flooding is already peeking at places like Marion Downes, with upstream areas at Roxboro and Glenormiston still dealing with high waters. Officials from the NT Emergency Service are urging everyone to stay indoors, warning that travel is too dangerous and any delay could put lives at risk. In Queensland, floodwaters have already swamped the Daintree area in the far north, where massive rain totals hit 467 millimeters. In 24 hours at Yandill and 292 millimeters at Daintree Village. The wild weather even knocked the Daintree ferry loose from its moorings, and crews are waiting for safer conditions to retrieve it. A tropical low-off

1:04carons is now heading south toward more populated spots, dragging heavy moisture with it. Southeast Queensland, including Brisbane, is bracing for up to 150 millimeters of rain over 36 hours from Saturday night through. Monday morning, with flash flooding a real concern, authorities are on high alert. With sandbag stations set up, SEQ water monitoring dam levels closely and forecast calling for damaging winds. Alongside the downpours, everyone in the path is advised to stay prepared as the situation unfolds. The daily news now is presented by our sponsor, LinkedIn the description, headphones in a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense.