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Floods Force Evacuations in NT, Crocs Roam Streets

Published 3 weeks, 5 days ago
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Heavy floods in Northern Territorys Top End force hundreds of evacuations, including entire town of Nauiyu near Daly River. Katherine River peaks at 19.2 meters, highest since 1998. Daly River rising, could surpass 1957 level of 15.3 meters. Residents report crocs in unusual spots, two people rescued after swimming. Eighty unable to leave Saturday, helicoptered out Sunday. Stuart Highway closed, trains resuming for supplies. Major flooding expected to last into next week, focus shifts to Queensland for potential floods.

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