Severe storms forecast to lash eastern Australia in coming week, ensuring scant reprieve for flooded areas

Wet weather and prolific thunderstorm activity' expected to result in renewed or prolonged river rises

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There will be little reprieve for flood-affected areas, with meteorologists forecasting significant rain and prolific thunderstorm activity" over central and eastern Australia in the coming week.

On Tuesday, Weatherzone imaging showed a 2,000km band of thunderstorms that stretched from Northern Territory's top end to the South Australian coast over the previous 24 hours, giving a preview of what's heading for eastern Australia over the next few days".

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