Oodnadatta Floods: Town Turns into Watery Mess

0:00It's March 1st in Sydney, let's get into the news. Udna Data, known as Australia's driest town, turned into a watery mess from massive inland rains. A 47-year-old motorbike rider died trying to cross a flooded creek near Eurelia in South Australia's Flinders Ranges on Sunday morning. His body was recovered amid ongoing severe weather warnings and flash floods across much of the inland southeast. The historic pink roadhouse along the Udna Data track saw its dirt car park become a muddy swamp with leaks forcing staff to use over 30 buckets inside. The town got nearly 18 millimeters of rain overnight, more than 10% of its average yearly total of 171 millimeters. Locals say it's the heaviest downpour since the 1980s. People there are worried about supplies, with roads closed and food running low. Some worker mentioned they might be stuck eating baked beans if trucks can't get through, wondering if airless would help the town's 102.

1:01Residents. Meanwhile, nearby Cooper Petey got almost 16 millimeters, and the huge storm system is still dumping rain across Central Australia. Millions in South Australia, Western Victoria, and New South Wales are bracing for more flash flooding and thunderstorms due at least Monday. Bureau of meteorology experts call this slow-moving tropical low highly unusual after a dry start to the year. While some farmers welcome the moisture, too much could spell trouble, and even coastal areas like Sydney Harbor face risks from runoff drawing in. Sharks. This story is made possible by our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILO.com