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Police warn of crocodiles after floods in Northern Territory

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  • Police in northern Australia warn of crocodiles after severe floods.
  • Over a thousand people evacuated due to heavy rain in the Northern Territory.
  • Katherine had its worst flooding since the late 1990s.

Police in northern Australia have issued a warning to watch out for crocodiles following severe floods in the Northern Territory. The area was hit by heavy rain over the weekend, forcing over a thousand people to evacuate their homes. The city of Katherine experienced its worst flooding since the late 1990s.

Police strongly advise against swimming due to strong currents and crocodiles reportedly being everywhere in the water.

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