Parts of northern Australia are battling record-breaking floods, after heavy rain caused major rivers across Queensland and the Northern Territory to break their banks.
In some communities, residents and first responders are still bracing for more flooding. Meanwhile, authorities are starting to assess the damage done to homes, farms and businesses.
But these floods have also impacted key infrastructure, including the pumping system at Darwin’s main dam. This led NT Health to issue a “boil water alert”, which remains in place for parts of the Northern Territory.
