Uluru records heaviest rain in decade as all states impacted
- Mar 17
- 1 min read
Australia’s Red Centre has recorded its heaviest rainfall in a decade, with powerful thunderstorms soaking central regions.
Near Uluru, Yulara Airport received 76.4mm of rain in 24 hours, with another 34mm falling in just three hours. In just two days, rainfall has reached three times the usual monthly average for this time of year.
The downpour has forced some road closures around the iconic landmark. However, walking tracks inside the park remain open. Visitors have been advised to stay on marked paths and be cautious of slippery conditions.
Weather experts say the system is being driven by a slow-moving low-pressure trough, pulling large amounts of moisture into central Australia. This has led to intense and steady rainfall across the region.
The wet conditions are expected to spread across multiple states in the coming days. Flood warnings are already in place for Queensland and the Northern Territory, while severe weather alerts have been issued for northern parts of South Australia.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns some areas could receive up to 160mm of rain in a single day, raising the risk of flash flooding.
Regional towns like Coober Pedy may be impacted, although major cities such as Adelaide are expected to avoid the worst of the weather.
Source : 9News
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