Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 10:52 am CST on Tuesday 1 April 2025

Flood Watch Number: 5

RIVER AND CREEK LEVEL RISES AND LOCALISED FLOODING EXPECTED ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne is moving eastwards along a trough over the Tanami District, leading to an increase in thunderstorms and rainfall across the Flood Watch area. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne is forecast to weaken over the next 24 hours and the trough will move northwards on Wednesday.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are gradually wetting up with recent rainfall.

Moderate to heavy falls are likely within the Flood Watch area. Widespread daily rainfall totals of between 15-30 mm are likely, with isolated daily falls in excess of 55 mm are possible.

River, creek, and stream level rises are likely with heavy rainfall, as well as overland inundation and areas of localised flooding across the Flood Watch area.

Many roads, including secondary highways, are affected. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Tanami Desert

Central Desert

Western Desert

MacDonnell Ranges

See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings to view all of the Bureau's current warning products.

More information on the Flood Watch Service and maps of Flood Watch areas are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml

Flood Safety Advice:
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.

* Prepare for flooding and move away while safe to do so.

* Don't drive into floodwaters.

For emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones call 132 500.

Emergency information is available at www.securent.nt.gov.au .

The latest road conditions are available at www.roadreport.nt.gov.au .

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