McArthur River at community of Borroloola predicted to peak at 18 metres, three metres higher than previous 2001 record
McArthur River at Borroloola pictured in 2021. The river was predicted to peak at 18 metres at the township on Thursday in record flooding from ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan.McArthur River at Borroloola pictured in 2021. The river was predicted to peak at 18 metres at the township on Thursday in record flooding from ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan.
“ absolutely significant and probably just demonstrates the change in environmental conditions we’re facing with changing conditions and increased flood levels,” Murphy said. Seventy-eight medically vulnerable people had been identified in the community, Murphy told reporters yesterday.
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