Localised flooding causing mayhem on Darwin roads after heavy overnight rain

LOCALISED flooding has affected several roads in Darwin this morning following heavy rainfall overnight, with further rain forecast for today

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LOCALISED flooding has affected several roads in the Top End following heavy rainfall overnight, with further rain forecast for today.

Impacted areas include the Stuart Highway at Pinelands, south of McMillans Road, where several vehicles became stranded due to water over the road.

Localised flooding has affected several roads in Darwin following heavy rainfall overnight, with further rain forecast for today

The intersection of Charles Eaton Drive and McMillans road in Rapid Creek also had water over the road overnight.

A minor flood level of 2.829 metres was recorded at 4.50am Friday morning. It’s possible this could increase throughout the day as weather conditions change.

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The Department of Infrastructure Planning and Logistics, NT emergency services and police continue to respond to these reports as they came in.

Territory Duty Superintendent Tony Deutrom said these incidents are a good reminder for motorists to drive to conditions: slow down, turn on your headlights, and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.

Look out for a #TropicalLow developing in the #GulfOfCarpentaria in the coming days. While a #cyclone is unlikely, heavy falls and strong winds are expected in the #Arnhem and #Carpentaria regions so check river levels, roads conditions and warnings: https://t.co/qRZGsrjh50 pic.twitter.com/lnRqAgkPo3

— Bureau of Meteorology, Northern Territory (@BOM_NT) February 4, 2021

Check the road report at roadreport.nt.gov.au for up-to-date information on affected roads.

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From the NTPFES Facebook page at 6am:

Impacted areas at this time in the Greater Darwin area include:

1. Stuart Highway Pinelands south of McMillan’s Road Intersection [Inbound lane to Darwin] A number of cars have become stranded after being affected by water, with multiple reports of water over the road

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2. McMillan’s Road & Charles Eaton Drive, Rapid Creek [water over the road] With Minor Flood Level of 2.829 metres having been met at 4:50am and the possibility of variations as the weather continues.