Why is it raining so much (and is there more to come)?
Sydney has posted its wettest year on record, and it’s only halfway through. So what is causing the downpour, and why is Sydney prone to flooding, particularly now?
Residents of Australia’s eastern states probably thought they had experienced enough wet weather for the entire year after the “rain bomb” that hit the region in late February and early March.
More than 600mm of rain in three days hit parts of south-east Queensland, northern NSW and Sydney, causing widespread flooding and devastation, especially in parts of Brisbane and Lismore.
Mark LudlowQueensland bureau chiefMark Ludlow writes on politics, energy and infrastructure based in Brisbane. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mludlow@afr.com
