2026-03-09: Heavy flooding has occurred in Katherine (Northern Territory) due to persistent rainfall. Over a thousand people had to be evacuated after the Katherine River burst its banks. There have also been reports of large numbers of crocodiles entering residential areas due to the flooding.
Local traffic disruptions are to be expected, floods and landslides remain possible in the coming days. Travellers should exercise heightened caution, especially near rivers/the sea and mountainslopes and follow instructions by authorities.
