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Millions of Australians are bracing for a deluge, as heavy rainfall is predicted to soak roughly half of the country this week.
Forecasting remains challenging, but experts suggest that the western Kimberley district in Western Australia and Queensland’s North Tropical Coast are likely to experience some of the heaviest downpours.
According to Weatherzone, these regions could see rainfall exceeding 200mm over the next week, with widespread totals of 100mm or more expected in between them.
Residents are advised to stay updated with alerts and warnings, as flooding and potential road closures or cut-offs are likely to impact Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.
In contrast, the southern states are preparing for a heatwave, although there remains a chance of rain and overcast skies.
Sydney will top out at 35 degrees on Wednesday and crack the 30-degree mark again on the weekend, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Even the “cooler” days will linger in the high 20s.
Melbourne is set for 34 degrees today and 36 degrees tomorrow, before dropping sharply, only to heat up again toward the end of the week.
Adelaide too is set for a sweltering week, with all days forecast to be above 30 degrees except for Wednesday, which will tap out at a relatively cool 24 degrees.
The South Australian capital is set to reach 37 degrees today.
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