Several remote communities in Northern Territory, Australia, have seen vulnerable residents evacuated due to flooding, though no further evacuations are necessary as floodwaters start to recede. Emergency declarations are still in place for the communities of Pigeon Hole, Daguragu, Kalkarindji, Yarralin, and Timber Creek in the Victoria Daly region.
Although potential evacuations were considered, Chief Minister Eva Lawler stated they are no longer required. "The weather system has moved out of the territory more quickly than we expected," Ms Lawler said. Sixty-five medically vulnerable individuals have been evacuated from Kalkarindji, Timber Creek, and Pigeon Hole to Katherine and Darwin.
The Victoria River has reached a record level of 24.3 metres, impacting Timber Creek, which is located on the border of the NT and WA. Over 20 medically vulnerable residents of Timber Creek have been evacuated to Darwin, and an additional 20 are taking shelter in the local school.
Supply issues persist, however, with the NT's road transport industry confirming it will be another day before more fresh produce arrives to replenish bare shelves in Top End supermarkets, due to the flooding disrupting freight to the region.
Source: abc.net.au