Australian Bureau of Meteorology Confirms El Niño, Anticipates Potentially Historic Intensity

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Published: 2026-06-17
Category: weather
Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) / bay 93.9 / The Guardian
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Australia's Bureau of Meteorology has officially announced the onset of an El Niño event. Forecast models indicate this phenomenon could develop into one of the most significant on record. This early declaration suggests an increased likelihood of heatwaves, decreased rainfall, and a heightened risk of bushfires across the country.

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