Katherine Floods: Community Spirit Amidst Chaos

0:00In Adelaide, it's March 9th. Here's what is happening. Residents in Catherine are assessing the damage after severe weekend flooding from the river overflowing its banks. Homes, businesses, roads, schools, and even the hospital were hit hard with hundreds losing power and sewerage. Water levels reached up to 1.7 meters inside some properties, forcing people to move valuables upstairs just in time. As the river starts to recede, cleanup crews are getting to work, and volunteers have poured in to help the worst affected families. Business owner Dave Sherry on Gwendolyn Drive saw his house in repair shop flooded, but says the community support has been overwhelming with friends and neighbors showing up from everywhere to lend a hand. Locals are sharing stories of chaos and relief. Some housemates on Lindsey Street dealt with water in their bedrooms in Laundry, pulling out mattresses amid lizards and spiders fleeing the flood. Others, like Dev Wildish, feel lucky with just minor losses under their elevated home after moving their car at 1 o'clock in the morning.

1:02Recovery leaders like Trent Day with Highlight the Town Spirit, calling it an army of helpers giving back to their community. But frustrations linger over the supermarket closing early, leaving some without food, despite emergency advice. And questions about delayed government, aid, officials warn of ongoing risks, urging people to avoid flood water due to crocodiles spotted around town and the soil infection, meliodosis. While cleanup could take weeks and cost mount, residents hope for better flood defenses and look forward to getting back to normal life soon. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-L-I. SoleyPillow.com