You may become isolatedProperty damage and destructionLivestock and other animals and pets may become isolatedFast flowing flood water can contain objects that may injure or trap youFlood water may contain toxic waste, chemicals and dangerous animals
ACTION STATEMENTS:
Prepare your household emergency plan and kit nowStay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local RadioMonitor conditions via [http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings]Avoid the area - do not enter flood watersFor emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Rainfall totals up to 83mm have been recorded across the Katherine River catchment in the last 2 days and minor flooding is continuing along the Gorge Road.
Further rainfall is forecast for the area over the next few days and river level is likely to remain around the minor flood level along the Gorge Road, during the remainder of Monday.
Katherine River Gorge Road:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Gorge Road.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 3.16 metres and steady, with minor flooding. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is likely to remain around the minor flood level (3.00 m) during the remainder of Monday.
Katherine Town:
No flooding is expected at Katherine Town.
The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is currently at 11.57 metres and rising, below the minor flood level. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (16.00 m) during the remainder of Monday.
Flood Safety Advice:
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Prepare for flooding and move away while safe to do so.
Don't drive into floodwaters.
For emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones call 132 500.
Emergency information is available at [http://www.securent.nt.gov.au].
The latest road conditions are available at [http://www.roadreport.nt.gov.au].
