Katherine, Australia Braces for Major Flooding

0:00In Sydney today, March 20th, Catherine in Australia's Northern Territory is bracing for major flooding again as the remnants of severe tropical cyclone Narell move in this weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe flood warning with 150 to 200 millimeters of rain expected through early next week, bringing strong winds and pushing the Catherine River over its major flood level of 17.5 meters. This comes just two weeks after the town's worst flooding in nearly 30 years when the river surged past 19 meters in swamped homes, businesses, and rural livestock. Officials like Deputy Chief Minister Gerard Maley are urging residents to get ready now, especially around the Nip Malook Center overnight Sunday and the township Monday morning. The catchment area is already soaked, making any new rain cost quick rises. To help, a field hospital is being set up by the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Center, boosting local medical teams who've been working. Non-stop. Australian defense

1:03force personnel from nearby bases are speeding up cleanup at flood hit sites like Caravan Parks, while prepping for more water. Local pharmacies are bundling extra medications for remote clinics and age care spots, and businesses are piling up sandbags. With fresh memories of the last flood, the community feels better prepared as they wash the weather close in.