Australia's Northern Territory Faces Major Flooding

0:00Hey, it's Corey, with Sydney News today, your city, your news, every day. Heavy flooding is hitting remote communities and Australia's Northern Territory Top End, forcing the airlift of hundreds of people. The Catherine River hit 18.61 meters just after 10 a.m. on Saturday and keeps rising, cutting off major roads north and south of the D, town. Authorities are evacuating about 400 residents from daily river using helicopters, with the river there expected to reach major flood levels. By afternoon, another 200 people are being airlifted from Palumpa, where roads are completely blocked by water. In Catherine, the whole town faces serious threat, with two flood rescues overnight for people trapped in homes. About 200 folks are already in shelters, and officials are activating the levee system for the first time ever. Police urge everyone to shelter immediately as conditions worsen. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts the Catherine River could peak at 19.2 meters this afternoon,

1:00staying above major flood levels. Through Sunday, upstream water will push levels even higher. Meanwhile, most of Queens then remains on flood watch from a tropical low bringing heavy rain, with up to 150 millimeters already falling. In some spots, and more widespread flooding possible over the weekend, the daily news now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.