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Victoria Braces for Floods: 150mm Rain Possible
1 Oct
Summary
- South-eastern Australia expects widespread storms and heavy rain.
- Victoria could receive up to 150mm of rain, equivalent to months of rainfall.
- Melbourne anticipates 30-50mm of rain, with flood watches in effect.
Widespread rain and thunderstorms are predicted to impact south-eastern Australia starting Thursday, with Victoria anticipating the most significant rainfall. The Bureau of Meteorology expects a trough combining with a low-pressure system to create a slow-moving low over Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales. Most of Victoria could receive 25-50mm of rain over the coming days, with isolated areas potentially experiencing up to 150mm.
Melbourne is forecast to receive between 30 and 50mm of rain. Flood watches have been issued for parts of Gippsland, north-east, and central Victoria, alongside the possibility of damaging winds in coastal areas. This weather marks an early October start to Australia's peak thunderstorm season, which typically runs until January. Showers and storms are also likely for Canberra and Sydney on Saturday.
