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Historic Flooding Hits Katherine River, Evacuations Underway

3/8/2026

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The Katherine River peaked at 19.2 meters, the worst flooding in 28 years.
Hundreds of residents were evacuated from affected areas.
Emergency shelters were set up in Darwin for evacuees.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued major flood warnings and forecast further rainfall.
The Northern Territory Government activated assistance payments for affected families.

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Story summary

The Katherine River peaked at 19.2 meters, the worst flooding in 28 years.
Hundreds of residents were evacuated from affected areas.
Emergency shelters were set up in Darwin for evacuees.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued major flood warnings and forecast further rainfall.
The Northern Territory Government activated assistance payments for affected families.