Parts of Victoria could see three months’ worth of rain as storms forecast for Australia’s south-east
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for severe storms and heavy rainfall across south-eastern Australia, particularly in Victoria. Residents are being cautioned that some areas could receive up to three months' worth of rain in just a few days.
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Extreme weather events pose significant risks to infrastructure, public safety, and agricultural stability in the region.
The Bureau of Meteorology expects rain and thunderstorms across south-eastern Australia from Thursday. Photograph: James Ross/AAP The Bureau of Meteorology expects rain and thunderstorms across south-eastern Australia from Thursday. Photograph: James Ross/AAP Australian climate and environmental reporting Australia weather Parts of Victoria could see three months’ worth of rain as storms forecast for Australia’s south-east BoM expects 30 to 50mm of rain to fall in Melbourne over coming days, with showers and storms also likely for Canberra and Sydney on Saturday
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About this content Petra Stock Wed 30 Sep 2026 23.17 EDT Last modified on Wed 30 Sep 2026 23.18 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Widespread rain and thunderstorms are forecast to drench south-eastern Australia from Thursday, with the heaviest falls expected across Victoria .
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