Daly River Floods: Evacuees Face Uncertainty

0:00In Sydney today, March 18, residents of the remote daily river community in Australia's Northern Territory have been evacuated to Darwin for the second time this year after record breaking floods hit their area. The river peaked at over 16 meters last Friday, surpassing the previous high from 1998. All 350 people were moved more than 200 kilometers north to stay in evacuation centers. This marks more than a month total that the community has been away from home this year, due to flooding. Many homes remain fully underwater, with videos showing water up to the roofs. Earlier evacuations happen at the start of February, and now with more rain in the forecast, no one knows when they can return. People there are heartbroken after seeing footage of their submerged houses. They've lost belongings, homes, and years of hard work. Long time locals say this flood hit harder than past ones, leaving everyone starting over. At the centers, like the Darwin showgrounds, some evacuees feel unsafe and targeted with

1:00racism when venturing out. There were reports of harassment and even threats, leading some to remove their identifying wristbands. Officials call it unacceptable and are working to keep everyone secure. Meanwhile, the Titanig group is supporting each other while they wait. Houses won't dry out anytime soon, with the weather outlook, so recovery could take weeks. Many leaders stress unity as they face an uncertain path ahead. Dean in is sponsored by our partner. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. So L.I. Soleypillow.com