Multiple rainbands to cross Australia next week
Meteorologists are forecasting two significant rainbands to sweep across Australia next week, bringing heavy rainfall to the Murray-Darling Basin. Despite an El Niño declaration, the Southern Annular Mode is expected to drive this moisture-laden weather pattern.
Why it matters
Accurate weather forecasting is critical for agricultural planning and water management in drought-prone regions like the Murray-Darling Basin.
Share Image: Precipitable water and 850 hPa wind at 4 pm AEST on Monday, June 29, 2026. Source: Weatherzone. A pair of large rainbands will sweep across Australia over the coming week, delivering widespread rain to several states.
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