Dozens remain without power in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs after a cold,wet start to the week that also brought snow to Victoria’s alps.
Sydney and the rest of NSW are bracing for gale force winds,heavy rain and possibly deadly flooding as wild weather deepens along Australia’s east coast.
The 58-year-old woman fell into a drain about 8.50pm on Easter Monday and was swept away in fast-moving waters,Victoria Police said.
Lightning forced players off the ground at the MCG during the clash between Hawthorn and Geelong and fans were told to seek shelter at three-quarter time.
The Bureau of Meteorology expects a cold front due late on Monday night to clear up the smoke haze that has hung over the city over the Easter weekend.
Victoria’s record-breaking autumn heatwave has stretched into its third day,but forecasters say a reprieve is in sight.
Relief from the heat is not expected to arrive until Tuesday as outdoor events across Victoria are cancelled and the state remains on high alert for bushfires.
Victoria is set to sizzle through a heatwave this long weekend,with temperatures expected to reach into the 40s in some parts of the state.
The El Nino climate system brought heat,while an ocean heatwave provided plenty of rain and humidity.
If you thought Melbourne’s summer felt more like a typical Brisbane summer this year,the official data shows why.
The Wimmera region’s fire danger rating has been upgraded from extreme to catastrophic,as Melbourne’s temperature is forecast to soar close to 40 degrees on Wednesday.