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Severe Flooding in Alice Springs: Woman Rescued After 11 Hours

2/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Heavy storms in Alice Springs caused the Todd River to overflow and flood.
A woman was rescued after clinging to a tree for 11 hours.
Northern Territory Police reported multiple flood-related incidents as water levels rose.
Emergency services warned residents to shelter indoors due to dangerous conditions after up to 100 millimeters of rain.
The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts more severe weather across Australia in coming days.

History

Historical Context

The 2010-2011 Queensland floods, exacerbated by the strongest La Niña event since 1973, displaced over 200,000 residents and caused damages exceeding AUD 2 billion. The Australian government and organizations like the Red Cross mobilized for recovery efforts. Recent flooding in Alice Springs, with 100 millimeters of rain, highlights ongoing vulnerabilities to extreme weather, emphasizing the need for improved infrastructure and disaster preparedness in Australia.

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Story summary

Heavy storms in Alice Springs caused the Todd River to overflow and flood.
A woman was rescued after clinging to a tree for 11 hours.
Northern Territory Police reported multiple flood-related incidents as water levels rose.
Emergency services warned residents to shelter indoors due to dangerous conditions after up to 100 millimeters of rain.
The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts more severe weather across Australia in coming days.

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