Why is it suddenly feeling too cold in southeastern Australia?

A swimmer’s fire is seen at the annual winter solstice swim during Hobart’s Dark Mofo festival at Long Beach in Hobart, Saturday, June 21, 2025. Source: AAP / ROB BLAKERS/AAPIMAGE
Cold weather and destructive winds have impacted southeastern Australia in recent days. Some flights were also disrupted due to the strong winds. Why this sudden drop in temperature? We spoke with meteorologist Bimal KC about the recent weather event.
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