Severe weather warning issued for parts of Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology issued a Severe Weather Warning on Saturday January 7 for areas of Australia’s Tanami and Lasseter districts due to heavy rainfall and destructive winds.

Rainfall may result in considerable increases in river and creek levels, overland flooding, and inaccessible roadways. Some towns and farms can end up being isolated. Yuendumu, Walungurru, Papunya, Watarrka, Nyirripi, and the south-west Tanami District near the Western Australia border are among the places that could be impacted.

Motorists are advised to avoid driving restricted routes and to rethink travel plans in light of recent heavy rain and rising floodwaters. Trying to drive across flooded highways and causeways is extremely risky.