After a month’s worth of rain drenched Sydney on Saturday, forecasters are warning of another wet week ahead, with rain predicted to blanket the city from Wednesday through to the long weekend.
More than 90mm of rain was reported to have fallen over 24 hours across Saturday, with Vivid attractions cancelled and multiple calls to emergency services seeking assistance.
And the Bureau of Meteorology has warned Sydneysiders and parts of NSW to prepare for more rain, with no reprieve forecast in the Bureau’s seven-day outlook.
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Flood warnings are still current in parts of NSW, including the Wollombi Brook in Bulga and the Williams River at Dungog near Newcastle.
“No significant rainfall is forecast until late Wednesday, when showers and possible storms may return along the coast, with renewed river level rises possible,” The Bureau said in its warning.
“The situation is being monitored, and flood warnings will resume if required.”
The Bureau moved to La Nina watch on May 14, which is a weather pattern associated with increased probability of wetter conditions over much of Australia, particularly over eastern and northern areas.
“The long-range forecast for June to August is showing an increased chance of above average rainfall for parts of eastern Australia, and parts of Western Australia and South Australia,” The Bureau’s climate manager Dr Karl Braganza said.
