The following message is issued by the Katherine Regional Counter Disaster Controller.
Issued at ...8.00 am 30th January 2010.
A Minor Flood Watch for the Gorge Road continues.
All Residents are advised to listen carefully to this advice.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre remains steady just above 3.5 metres. The Gorge Road remains closed at Maud Creek crossing.
The situation will be monitored during the day. No evacuations are necessary at this time. Next advice will be issued at 7.00 pm Saturday 30th January 2010.
This has been a MINOR FLOOD WATCH FOR THE GORGE ROAD Only.
For more information please contact Katherine Police Station on 131 444 as the Flood Hotline is currently down due to severe thunderstorms in Darwin.