Four tropical lows lash northern Australia after record 10-day deluge
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Australia has endured 10 days of intense, record-breaking rain, with parts of the country drenched by months’ worth of rainfall in less than a fortnight.
A rainfall map from Weatherzone shows totals of 100mm to 300mm between February 22 and March 3 across western NSW, northern Victoria, eastern and south-east South Australia, and much of the northern coastline.
The Bureau of Meteorology says a slow-moving low pressure system pulled tropical moisture deep into the south-east, driving the widespread downpour.
In parts of South Australia, NSW and north-west Victoria, some communities received up to a year’s worth of rain in just a few days. Mildura recorded 150mm over three days more than half its annual average triggering flash flooding.
While conditions have eased in many areas, Canberra and Darwin remain under flood watch.
Up north, four tropical lows are still hovering near the coast. Systems 28U and 30U sit off the north-west, 31U is in the Gulf of Carpentaria, and 29U is drifting over the Coral Sea.
Forecasters say 29U, currently east of Cairns, has a moderate chance of strengthening into a cyclone and could cross the coast between Cairns and Cooktown late Thursday or early Friday. Heavy rain may then spread into central and south-east Queensland over the weekend.
Elsewhere, severe weather warnings have been lifted for Adelaide and Melbourne. Adelaide is heading for sunshine and 27°C, Melbourne for a cloudy 22°C, while Sydney can expect showers and a top of 29°C.
Authorities are urging residents, particularly in northern regions, to stay alert as conditions remain unpredictable.
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