Northern Territory monsoonal weather sees cars swept of roads by floodwaters...
kiwijims said
03:24 PM Jan 27, 2018
Emergency crews have conducted three rescues in the Northern Territory after motorists attempted to cross causeways flooded by heavy rains.
At 6:00am a number of people were rescued from a four-wheel drive ute towing a boat which was swept off the Arnhem Highway at Marrakai, 100 kilometres south-east of Darwin.
A second car swept off the Arnhem Highway at Marrakai was also inundated by floodwaters but the occupants were able to free themselves.
The wild weather triggered a warning for damaging surf in parts of the Daly and Tiwi districts, with the conditions bringing rarely-seen waves to Darwin beaches.
Crocodile surfing at Rapid Creek in Darwin
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds and heavy rainfall for people in the Daly, Gregory and parts of the Carpentaria, Barkley and Tanami districts.
K.J.
Bushpie said
08:48 AM Jan 28, 2018
I know I shouldnt laugh..........
Well done to the rescue crews they do an awesome job.
Desert Dweller said
04:29 PM Jan 28, 2018
A great place to visit but wouldn't live up there for quids.
kiwijims said
07:52 PM Jan 28, 2018
Desert Dweller wrote:
A great place to visit but wouldn't live up there for quids.
Same here, too much water !!! lol
K.J,
Warren-Pat_01 said
10:26 PM Jan 28, 2018
What do they say in Qld? "IF IT'S FLOODED, FORGET IT!"
I've driven through still to slow flowing water in the past but will not attempt it if it is flowing fast - even if it's 4" deep!
I remember when transferring to Darwin in the late 60s of waiting at flooded rivers (the Edith & the Cullen) until they went own (usually a few hours) but some couldn't wait even when they knew the next river was up! Results - flooded cars & danger to people who assisted them to hold the cars down when they floated!
Emergency crews have conducted three rescues in the Northern Territory after motorists attempted to cross causeways flooded by heavy rains.
At 6:00am a number of people were rescued from a four-wheel drive ute towing a boat which was swept off the Arnhem Highway at Marrakai, 100 kilometres south-east of Darwin.
A second car swept off the Arnhem Highway at Marrakai was also inundated by floodwaters but the occupants were able to free themselves.
The wild weather triggered a warning for damaging surf in parts of the Daly and Tiwi districts, with the conditions bringing rarely-seen waves to Darwin beaches.
Crocodile surfing at Rapid Creek in Darwin
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds and heavy rainfall for people in the Daly, Gregory and parts of the Carpentaria, Barkley and Tanami districts.
K.J.
Well done to the rescue crews they do an awesome job.
A great place to visit but wouldn't live up there for quids.
Same here, too much water !!! lol
K.J,
I've driven through still to slow flowing water in the past but will not attempt it if it is flowing fast - even if it's 4" deep!
I remember when transferring to Darwin in the late 60s of waiting at flooded rivers (the Edith & the Cullen) until they went own (usually a few hours) but some couldn't wait even when they knew the next river was up! Results - flooded cars & danger to people who assisted them to hold the cars down when they floated!
I like the "Surfie Croc".