Northern Australia Floods: Cleanup, Recovery, and Dangers

0:00I'm Cory with the story, bringing you the latest from Sydney News today. Floods have hit Northern Australia hard, with the Northern Territory facing its worst flooding in nearly 30 years around Catherine. Australian defense force troops are set to arrive there on Monday to help with cleanup after a request from local leaders. Homes and businesses are still being counted for damage, and the insurance council has called it a major event. Nearby Daily River, waters rose to roof level, hitting a record 16.38 meters at one spot. Officials say the Territory is still in emergency mode, but recovery planning is already underway with federal support. Crocodiles have been spotted near town, adding to the dangers. Residents in Catherine are starting cleanup as floodwaters ease, while members from the local RAAF base have pitched in informally and will now get. Official backing Emergency teams from Victoria are on the ground too, and leaders stress teamwork for rebuilding. Meanwhile, Queensland is dealing with ongoing floods, with over 350 homes and businesses

1:02hit in Bunda, Berger, alone. A missing man was found alive after days in the Burnett River, but tragically, two Chinese backpackers died when their car went off of bridge. Central Australia and parts of Queensland remain at risk for more rain on saturated ground. Officials urge people to prepare emergency kits and stay alert for flash floods as major river warnings continue across multiple areas. DNN is sponsored by our partner, check out the episode description. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds, built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com