NSW Rural Fire Service firefighters fight a fire on Medowie Rd, at Medowie near Port Stephens, Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. Source: AAP
Australia experienced the fourth hottest year on record in 2016, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's annual climate statement. Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart and Darwin have all recorded their warmest year. It has also been wet, with rainfall 17 per cent above average. Will this trend continue in 2017? Meteorologist Bimal KC had this to say.
Australia experienced the fourth hottest year on record in 2016, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's annual climate statement. Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart and Darwin have all recorded their warmest year. It has also been wet, with rainfall 17 per cent above average. Will this trend continue in 2017? Meteorologist Bimal KC had this to say.
