Weather extremes pushing communities to the edge

As parts of Australia continue to battle extreme climate conditions, climate experts say the country may face more bushfires this year.

A supplied image obtained on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, of floodwaters in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Credit: ANDREA MYERS/PR IMAGE/AAP Image

Key Points

• New data indicates the extent of the La Niña in 2022, showing the year was wetter and warmer than average in Australia overall and this condition poses a serious bushfire risk.
• The 2022–23 La Niña has been the third in a row, and it is only the fourth time three successive La Niña events have been observed in the Bureau's record since 1900.
• Climate expert believes cutting greenhouse emissions is an essential long-term solution that will to reduce the effects of climate change on weather systems and help to protect communities.

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Weather extremes pushing communities to the edge

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