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Australia Faces Extreme Weather: Record Rainfall and Flooding

3/3/2026

Summary

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The Australian Bureau of Meteorology says the 2025-26 season was the wettest in a decade, with rainfall 32% above average.
South Australia recorded its fourth-hottest summer and February rainfall 356% above average.
Flooding has caused damage and crop losses, especially for grape growers.
Despite the challenges, rainfall supports ecosystems by feeding native grasses and wildlife.
The climate crisis is increasing the frequency of such extreme weather events across the country.

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Story summary

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology says the 2025-26 season was the wettest in a decade, with rainfall 32% above average.
South Australia recorded its fourth-hottest summer and February rainfall 356% above average.
Flooding has caused damage and crop losses, especially for grape growers.
Despite the challenges, rainfall supports ecosystems by feeding native grasses and wildlife.
The climate crisis is increasing the frequency of such extreme weather events across the country.