Weather bureau expects further serious flooding on east coast with elevated fire risk in NT

There is an increasing likelihood of above-average rainfall for much of Australia in the coming months, the Bom says, with another La Nina likely

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Severe storms and widespread flooding across eastern Australia and elevated fire risks in the Northern Territory are predicted for the coming months, with a third successive La Nina weather pattern also likely.

The Bureau of Meteorology's outlook for August to October has forecast above-average rainfall from Queensland down to the south coast of New South Wales, with parts of the Northern Territory also slated to get above-average rain during that time.

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