Bureau of Meteorology Reports Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in Australia

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) reported significant rainfall across Australia, with thunderstorms bringing 15mm to over 50mm in central Australia and 50-200mm in parts of Queensland and coastal northeastern New South Wales. Consecutive days of heavy rainfall have led to minor to major flooding in southeastern Queensland, and an initial minor flood warning is in effect for the Barcoo River. Heatwave warnings are also in place for Western Australia and the Northern Territory.