Farmers in Carnarvon, located about 900 kilometers north of Perth, Western Australia, claim that levee systems built to prevent flooding have instead exacerbated the issue for some producers. The region, which is crucial for food production, suffered significant damage due to Cyclone Narelle, with local estimates of losses reaching $25 million. Kevin Sullivan, a farmer in the area, reported losing his pumpkin crop and sustaining thousands of dollars in irrigation damage due to flooding caused by the levee systems. He noted that the levees, built after a major flood in 2010, have increased water levels downstream, negatively impacting properties like his. Other farmers, such as Giang Tran, also faced devastating losses, with all their seedlings destroyed by floodwaters. The president of the Carnarvon Growers Association, Phil Frzop, indicated that about one-third of their members were affected by the flooding, which he believes was exacerbated by the levee systems. While experts acknowledge that levees are useful for flood management, they also warn that they can lead to a false sense of security and may not be effective in extreme flood events. The Western Australian government has been assessing the situation and is urged to explore alternative solutions to manage flooding in the region.