Ex Tropical Cyclone Esther - February 2020

Updated 3:30pm Thursday 6 March 2020

Ex Tropical cyclone Esther has brought widespread rainfall to many parts of the southern Northern Territory.

A final flood watch is current for the Tanami Desert, Barkly and Georgina River, with flooding easing over the weekend.

Many roads in the flood watch area are expected to remain impassable with some communities and homesteads isolated until conditions improve.

It is recommended that motorists review travel plans until conditions improve, as restrictions are likely to be in place for several days.

Listen and watch the messages below.

REMEMBER – IF IT'S FLOODED FORGET IT.

Check road report before travelling on any unsealed road in the Territory

For updated information, go to the Bureau of Meteorology Warnings page.

Check SecureNT Facebook and listen to your local radio for updated information.

Audio in Alyawarr

• Moderate flooding MP3 (902.5 KB)
• Major flooding MP3 (1.2 MB)

Audio in East/Central Arrernte

• Moderate flooding WAV (2.6 MB)
• Major flooding WAV (2.9 MB)

Audio in Warlpiri

• Moderate flooding WAV (2.1 MB)
• Major flooding WAV (2.5 MB)