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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matt Mathers

‘Triple dip’ La Niña threatens further floods on Australia’s east coast

AP

A rare "triple La Niña" could lash Australia's east coast with flooding rains and chillier weather for the third consecutive summer, experts are warning.

Dr Mike McPhaden, a US government scientist, said La Niñas often come in pairs. But changing weather conditions suggest a third one could be on the way.

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