The Latest Breaking News from La Niña

On our wettest days, stormclouds can dump 30 trillion litres of water across Australia

This week, rain has drenched almost all of Australia – even the arid interior. The heaviest falls have hit the continent’s southeast, where the huge deluge has just propelled Sydney past its annual rainfall record of 2.2 metres with three months to go until year’s end.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2022

California’s three-year drought continues with no relief in sight

Despite some rainfall, state is still suffering from an extreme water shortage driven by the climate crisis – and La Niña may worsen it

The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2022

EU weather service confirms La Niña phenomenon and has grim winter prediction for Ireland

It looks as though a cold, still and dry snap will arrive for many countries in November and December

Irish Mirror · Oct 4, 2022

10 Things To Look Forward To This Summer If The Threat Of La Niña Is Getting You Down

Manifesting positive vibes.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 30, 2022

Full dams leave NSW farmers divided over flood risk and drought preparation ahead of more rain

All NSW dams are now sitting above 90 per cent capacity, prompting debate over how they should be managed amid the threat of flooding from La Niña and concerns about future drought.

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

Tasmania is set for a warm spring — but the east could be much wetter than the west

After a mild winter with higher-than-average maximum and minimum temperatures, spring in Tasmania is set to follow the same trend, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

ABC News · Sep 27, 2022

Builders prepare for the worst but hope for the best as a third La Niña is declared

Wet weather coupled with labour and material shortages have cost builders dearly and forced others to leave the industry, amid the past two consecutive La Niñas.

ABC News · Sep 25, 2022

With another La Niña under way, experts warn Australia’s east coast remains at high risk

If the latest event brings flooding, it will be the fourth NSW summer in a row marked by natural disaster; in Queensland, the fifth

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2022

Pacific Islands brace for prolonged droughts and more flooding as La Niña continues for third year in a row

Some Pacific Island nations are still recovering from floods or facing severe drought conditions, and there is little reprieve in sight as a third La Niña is set to exacerbate extreme weather conditions across the region.

ABC News · Sep 22, 2022

700 metres of rubbish: farmers grapple with choked rivers amid Australia’s third La Niña

Graziers and farmers along the Macquarie River say flooding used to be beneficial but has become ‘far worse and goes for far longer’ than it should

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2022