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Heavy rain forecast prompts safety warning

With heavy rain forecast over the next few days, ACT Policing and the Emergency Services Agency are reminding Canberrans to stay safe.

Snow and wild winds hitting ACT and NSW

With cold blustery winds, some snow, and a chance of light hail, wintery weather is making a brief return to Canberra this week.

Wild weather lashing NSW coast from Eden to Port Macquarie

Wild weather is continuing to lash parts of NSW from Eden north to Port Macquarie and more heavy rain is on the way due to a low pressure system off the coast.

Weather warning for parts of ACT

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning for south eastern NSW including the ACT for today, Wednesday 28 July. The BOM's weather warning says damaging winds averaging 60-70km/h, with...

Thousand-year floods reported in China, 25 dead

At least 25 people have died in China's flood-stricken central province of Henan, a dozen of them in a subway line in its capital that was drenched by what weather officials called the heaviest rains for 1000 years.

Landslides kill at least 25 in Mumbai

At least 25 people have died in three Mumbai suburbs on India's west coast when several houses collapsed after landslides triggered by heavy rain.

Thunderstorm to potentially hit Canberra this afternoon

A thunderstorm led by damaging and destructive winds over 120km/h is a “high risk” of hitting Canberra this afternoon, according to the BOM.

Rain and wind this weekend to precede week of frosty mornings

Expect rain and wind to continue Saturday with a “vigorous” cold front making its way over the ACT expected to pass by Sunday.

Weekend rain brings minor flooding across Canberra region

A plethora of rivers rose and roads closed as steady, heavy rain poured causing minor flooding across the Canberra region this past weekend.

Icon Water expects discharge of partially treated effluent

Icon Water has advised that due to the heavy rain over the past three days infiltrating the sewerage system, the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre treatment plant was expected to discharge...

Weekend showers to bring ‘likely’ minor flooding for Queanbeyan River

With moderate, “welcome” rain predicted for Canberra over the weekend, minor flooding is “possible” for the Queanbeyan and Molonglo rivers.

Wet weather prompts closure of Kambah testing clinic

Kambah’s drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic will be closed from Friday 7 August and will reopen on Monday 10 August due to forecast wet weather.

Severe weather eases across ACT and NSW South Coast

Severe weather recorded across the ACT and NSW South Coast has backed off as the deep low-pressure system responsible moves away from the coast.

Wet winter prompts asthma trigger warning

The National Asthma Council is warning of the possible risks of mould and dust mites as asthma triggers this winter.

Cold windy Canberra weather to follow relentless rain

Get the winter blankets ready and batten down the hatches Canberra, because some cold, windy weather will follow once this rain passes late tomorrow.

Watch for lethal Death Cap mushrooms after rain

Canberrans are being urged to keep a look out for lethal Death Cap mushrooms following heavy rainfall across the ACT region.

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