There are crocs absolutely everywhere': NT residents warned to stay out of flood waters as hundreds evacuated

"There are crocs absolutely everywhere – please don't go in the water. Don't swim in the water for two reasons. It's because it's a fast-flowing river, and also this is when crocs are most active."

"The Katherine River level peaked at 19.2 metres at 10.45 pm on Saturday, the highest since floods in 1998 which claimed three lives. The Daly River was still rising on Sunday and expected to exceed 1957 levels – 15.3 metres – during the next week."

"Hundreds of people were evacuated over the weekend, with the entire town of Nauiyu/Daly River in the NT evacuated as of Sunday afternoon. Six aircraft and 18 helicopters were used in the rescues."

Tropical low-pressure systems brought severe flooding to Australia's Top End, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of residents from multiple communities including Nauiyu/Daly River. The Katherine River reached 19.2 metres on Saturday, its highest level since 1998 floods that killed three people. The Daly River was expected to exceed 1957 flood levels. Authorities deployed six aircraft and 18 helicopters to rescue approximately 1,000 people sheltering in emergency facilities. Officials strongly warned residents against entering floodwaters due to dangerous fast-flowing currents and heightened crocodile activity during flooding. Federal and territory governments activated financial assistance programs, providing up to $1,537 per family in immediate relief and up to $8,847 in re-establishment funds for eligible households.

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