Katherine, NT Braces for Second Major Flood

0:00It's March 22nd. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Sydney News Today, your AI-powered local news. Residents in Catherine Northern Territory are bracing for a possible second major flood this month as the Catherine River rises fast. X Tropical Cyclone. Narelle passed just north of town overnight, pushing river levels at Catherine Bridge from 10 meters last night toward the minor. Floodmark of 16 meters today, and maybe the major level of 17.5 meters by early Tuesday. Around 10,000 sandbags have gone out to homes and businesses to hold back the water. The local hospital shut down again with patients moved out, and a field hospital is now running in Catherine East. The Northern Territory government called in extra help from the Australian Defense Force, while major flooding has already hit Adelaide River, and could soon reach spots like Bezwick. Many folks are still mopping up mud from the first flood two weeks ago, but now their sandbagging properties and hauling valuables upstairs. Families with young kids have checked into hotels to avoid getting cut

1:04off, and people from nearby bush communities rush to stock up on food and supplies before roads close again. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of more rises in surrounding areas, including ongoing major floods downstream at places like Nau U. Meanwhile, personal hardship payments are open for affected regions, offering up to $611 per adult and 309 per. Child for basics, plus aid for housing and household items. As River Gages keep climbing, the tight knit top-end communities stay ready, drawing on lessons from the last round to face whatever comes next.