The Latest Breaking News from La Niña

Heavy rain and floods have once again hit towns and suburbs across eastern Australia. Some areas have been devastated, while others have been spared the worst. While climate drivers like La Niña make extreme wet weather more likely, what explains when and where the storm clouds deliver a deluge?

‘Atmospheric river’, La Niña, negative Indian Ocean dipole, climate change – experts say they are all part of the story

Bushfires, then Covid and now the rain is leading to cancelled bookings, closed trails and businesses struggling to survive

The damage bill is mounting as floods inundate crops, leaving farmers unsure if they will even be able to harvest.