High chance of El Niño in Australia, worsening heat, bushfires and drought
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'This is not good news,' Bureau of Meteorology says, warning drought conditions could get worse
Heatwaves and bushfires are predicted in southern Australia thanks to a 70% chance of El Nino weather conditions, the Bureau of Meteorology has warned. Although cyclones may ease up in the north by the end of the year, the outlook for drought-hit areas is not good, according to the bureau.
"Between the [above average] temperature and the lack of rainfall, this is not good news," climatologist Robyn Duell said. "This outlook on the back of such little rainfall and dry conditions makes it such a worry for people."
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