Katherine River reaches major flood level with emergency warning in place | ABC NEWS
00:00 Emergency flood warnings are in place for the Top End Northern Territory towns of Katherine and Beswick. The Katherine River surpassed the major flood level of 17.5 metres this evening and forecasters say further rises are expected tonight.
02:59 Update from evacuation centre at Katherine High School with reporter James Elton.
04:38 Incoming patients arriving at Royal Darwin Hospital from flood affected communities. Update from Tilda Colling.
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