NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Advice – Decreasing Threat
THIS IS UPDATE: 2 – Decreasing
LOCATIONS: Simpson and Lasseter districts.
ALERT LEVEL: Advice – Decreasing Threat.
ACTION STATEMENTS:
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
• Avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
• Stay away from fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways
• For emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500.
• Do not enter flood waters
• Keep clear of fallen powerlines
• Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris
• In a life threatening situation call 000
• Take extra care on the roads, visit https://roadreport.nt.gov.au for latest road conditions
• Drive slowly and be aware of emergency services personnel who are still working in the area
• Be aware of potentially contaminated water supplies
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 11:16 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
This warning is now cancelled.
