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Katherine, Australia Faces Flood Recovery and Power Outages

3/13/2026

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Katherine, Australia is recovering from its worst flood in 30 years, with water at 16.3 meters.
Emergency services conducted a helicopter rescue of a stranded driver and a German Shepherd from a submerged vehicle.
Many residents remain cut off due to flooded roads, and 341 properties have power outages.
Local volunteers deliver food and water as the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) warns of rainfall that could trigger flooding.

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Story summary

Katherine, Australia is recovering from its worst flood in 30 years, with water at 16.3 meters.
Emergency services conducted a helicopter rescue of a stranded driver and a German Shepherd from a submerged vehicle.
Many residents remain cut off due to flooded roads, and 341 properties have power outages.
Local volunteers deliver food and water as the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) warns of rainfall that could trigger flooding.