Australian La Niña dampens fire risk but threatens summer crops
by Calla Wahlquist from Environment | The Guardian on (#63K7J)
Confirmation of a third La Nina event is a relief for those living in bushfire areas but high rainfall brings its own troubles
Confirmation that Australia will experience its third La Nina event in a row is good news for bushfire risk and agricultural output, but analysts have warned some regions may experience crop damage or losses due to heavy rainfall.
The New South Wales fire commissioner, Rob Rogers, said he would never complain about a quieter fire season", but warned that heavy rainfall west of the Great Dividing Range over winter had elevated the grass fire risk.
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