‘A saltwater crocodile on the AFL oval’: worst flooding in decades inundates the NT as residents urged to avoid water

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Petra Stock, Sarah Collard, and Jack LarkinMarch 9, 2026 at 04:26 AM

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Record-breaking rainfall has caused major flooding in the Northern Territory, Australia, prompting warnings for residents to avoid floodwaters due to hazards like crocodiles. Schools and highways have closed, and evacuations are underway for those living near the Katherine, Daly, and Georgina rivers and Eyre Creek. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued major flood warnings for thousands of Territorians and a flood watch for multiple river catchments. Residents in Katherine are also being advised to boil their water as a precaution. The flooding is considered the worst in decades for the region.

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