Arkaroola, nestled in South Australia’s northern Flinders Ranges, experienced an extraordinary deluge, receiving 40% of its annual rainfall in just one day. Weatherzone reported that the area was soaked with 100.6mm of rain within a 24-hour period ending at 9am yesterday.
Dubbo, located in New South Wales’ Central West, enjoyed a refreshing 39mm downpour. This rain was particularly welcome as the region had endured unusually dry conditions since October of the previous year.
Across Victoria, rain reached most areas, with the central parts facing the most intense weather. At least 10 locations in this region recorded 25mm of rain, showcasing the impact of the cloud band passing through.
Mena Park, near Ballarat in Victoria, logged the state’s highest rainfall, with a considerable 37mm falling over the 24-hour period leading up to 9am today.
In Queensland’s far south-west, Birdsville saw 29mm of rain in a single day, marking the wettest period the town has experienced in any month since last Autumn.
Meanwhile, in the Northern Territory, Alice Springs, known for its arid climate, recorded an impressive five days of significant rainfall. Nearby Upper Bond Springs was drenched with 66mm of rain in the 24 hours leading up to 9am today.
The moisture from the Indian Ocean has spread all the way to Tasmania, where most of the state received a light smattering of rain.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue across most of the country in the coming days as they trend north.
The rain is unlikely to reach bushfire-stricken parts of South Australia and Victoria this week.
The wet weather system comes just over a week after south-eastern Australia sweltered in record temperatures.
Temperatures in the South Australian towns of Indamooka and Port Augusta reached 50 degrees, while temperatures in Victoria soared to their highest on record, with the mercury reaching 48.9 degrees in Hopetoun and Walpeup.
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