<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Emergency services had to rescue multiple people this morning after flash flooding cut off residents in Alice Springs following a heavy downpour overnight.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The deluge cut off several roads and low-level causeways this morning, leaving some residents unable to go to work or school.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services issued an emergency warning due to flooding around the Todd River early this morning, but this warning was later downgraded to a watch and act warning.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/austin-appelbee-boy-who-swam-4km-in-ocean-to-help-family-wa-emergency-phone-call-revealed/a201e87b-5d94-4b94-974b-dca11a6f43f8"><strong><span>Audio of 'extraordinary' boy's Triple Zero call after 4km swim</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole said emergency services were called to rescue multiple people today, including a resident who became stuck in a tree.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"There's still a lady in a tree in Heavitree Gap with arrangements being made to rescue her," Dole said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Another lady was pulled out of floodwaters in The Gap.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" 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years"><strong><span>One state driving the biggest spike in first home buyer loans in years</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Dole said a security guard was also rescued after he was cut off by floodwaters in the town and was unable to get back across a river.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Local state MP Joshua Burgoyne said schools were open today but residents should only travel to schools "if it is safe to do so".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"There are some teachers, some educators, who are unable to get into school today, so they will be operating at a changed capacity," Burgoyne said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"You will not be turned away from school if you arrive there this morning with your children, but obviously if you are able to keep your kids home, that will help the education department."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Residents have been urged to monitor the </span><a href="https://securent.nt.gov.au/" rel="" target="_blank" title="SecureNT website"><span>SecureNT website</span></a><span> for the latest weather warnings and advice.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We'd encourage people to stay aware of SecureNT for the latest advice in relation to weather warnings and listen to the advice that's going out," Dole said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Locals have also been urged not to drive through floodwaters.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"If you have to wait an hour to get through a flooded river, please wait," Burgoyne said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"If it's flooded, forget it, the message could not be clearer.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Please everyone in Alice Springs and surrounding areas, stay safe."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> 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