VIDEO: Todd River flows after heavy Christmas rainfall

Alice Springs residents have flocked to the Todd River after heavy rainfall set the river flowing. Watch the video.

Alice Springs' Todd River was flowing on Christmas Day after ex-Cyclone Ellie filled the once-dry creek bed. Picture: Supplied

Alice Springs residents were thrilled to cool off in the Todd River on Christmas Day after ex-Cyclone Ellie filled the dry creek bed.

Residents have since taken to Facebook to share photos and said the fast-flowing river was a “sight to behold”.

“Lots of fun for me and the dog,” Maciek Mazurek wrote.

“This is the best, enjoy the true beauty of the Alice,” Michelle Vignoni said.

Residents’ excitement spread across social media.

“For those who wonder why this might be worth posting about, keep in mind that the Todd river is mainly a dry river bed,” Amanda Markham wrote on Twitter.

Others took to Instagram to share their snaps.

Alice Springs recorded 19.4mm of rain on December 23, and a further 15.6mm on Christmas Day.

It continued to pour on Boxing Day as the region recorded 10.6mm of rainfall.

The Todd River is still flowing. For those who wonder why this might be worth posting about, keep in mind that the Todd river is mainly a dry river bed. #Australia#outbackAustraliapic.twitter.com/P7cwiHgMX4

— Dr Amanda Markham ❤️💛🖤 (@Archaeocynical) December 27, 2022

Meteorologist Moses Raico said a “weak ridge” could push into the far southern parts of the Territory.

“(It) might bring some slightly drier and cooler air, impacting Yulara and maybe Alice Springs, as well as just the far southern parts of the Terrtitory,” he said.

“So that might just be reducing the chance of any showers and storms for a brief period there form the middle of the week.

“From the weekend, we might see some moisture again.”

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Originally published as VIDEO: Todd River flows after heavy Christmas rainfall