Following above average rainfall experienced during consecutive La Niña years, the Bureau of Meteorology predicts a switch to higher chances of above average temperatures and below average rainfall for almost the entire country.
Recent rainfall means many regions have also seen increased fuel growth, which is contributing to increased risk of bushfire for many regions of Australia during the spring season.
In releasing the 2023 Spring bushfire outlook, Rob Webb, CEO of the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services (AFAC) said climate influences driving increased risk of bushfire…
