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Summer Could be Saved as La Niña Expected to Ease in December
Sick of carrying around the umbrella? In a couple of months, you might be able to finally park that puppy back in its holster. The La Nina weather system that tormented much of Victoria and NSW is forecasted to ease in December, with normal summer conditions to return early next year. Hallelujah; praise Tim Bailey!
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Lismore NSW | Image: Bradley Richardson
Much of Australia’s east coast has faced record rainfall records in 2022, resulting in devastating floods that have wreaked havoc across several towns. However, the Bureau of Meteorology said on Tuesday that while a La Nina water system remained in place, most of its models indicated a short-lived event that would weaken by December.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Weatherzone meteorologist Felix Levesque said the climate drivers which bring wetter conditions, such as the negative Ocean Dipole, the Madden-Julian Oscillation and the positive Southern Annular Mode, all look likely to fade towards the end of the year.
“It feels like the end is in sight, but with that being said, I wouldn’t be too surprised if the year ends with a bang,” he told the publication. “El Nino is more likely to be the next climate driver after three-back-to-back La Ninas, so we will return to a neutral phase for a bit and then El Nino could return over the next few seasons.”
Sydney has recorded its wettest October on record, with more than 286mm of rain record this month, raising the city’s record-breaking annual total to 2387mm. Previously, the wettest October was in 1987 when 285mm of rain was recorded. It’s the city’s third record-breaking month of rainfall this year.
In Victoria, major flooding continues along the Murray River at Echuca, Torrumbarry and Barha, while moderate flooding is occurring along the Campaspe River. Tens of thousands of Victorians have been impacted by recent floods, with Premier Daniel Andrewannouncing that a Victorian Flood Recovery Management Plan would deliver AU$150 million to assist with clean-up efforts.
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Sam Mangioni
Sam Mangioni is an experienced Staff Writer with an extensive background in digital content production and news. Prior to working for Man of Many, Sam spent three years at Southern Cross Austereo where he served as a Content Producer and News Reporter for the flagship Triple M Breakfast Program. The Sydney-based reporter completed a Bachelor of Commerce from Macquarie University Majoring in Marketing in 2014. A specialist in sport, lifestyle and gear coverage, Sam's work has also featured in Fight News Australia.
