Australia Braces for Widespread Rainfall Nationwide

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Get ready for a wild week of weather right across Australia, with two strong cold fronts set to roll through the country, bringing widespread rain, damaging winds, thunderstorms, and even snow in some areas.

Here’s what’s coming:

The first system will sweep through from Monday to Wednesday, and the second one will follow hot on its heels, moving through between Wednesday and Sunday. Together, they’ll cover a lot of ground — from southern and central Australia to the eastern states — and they're strong enough to trigger severe weather in multiple states and territories.

So, what does that mean for you?

Pretty much every state and territory will see some rain this week. And for places that have been dealing with drought and long-term dry spells, like parts of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia, this is really good news. Many of those areas — especially in the Murray-Darling Basin and on the western side of the Great Dividing Range — are set to get a solid drenching.

Some of the rain will hit regions that have seen record-breaking rainfall shortages over the past 18 months. While this won’t completely fix those long-term deficits, it will definitely help, soaking parched soils and giving farmers a much-needed boost.

And it’s not just rain — those cold fronts will also bring blustery winds, storms, and snowfall to higher elevations. So if you’re in the mountains, don’t be surprised to see things turn white.

Wet, wild, and windy is the theme of the week. Time to dig out the raincoats and check the gutters — this could be the most significant rain event in a while for many parts of the country.

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