Intense rain bomb strikes Australia – and there’s even more coming

Published

11 months ago

January 8, 2025

Forecast map reveals heavy rainfall expected in eastern NSW, southeast Qld, and WA's Kimberley region over the next seven days

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Intense rain is sweeping across eastern Australia, marking the end of a stifling heatwave as a powerful cold front moves through the region.

It comes after millions of Aussies sweltered through hot and dry weather, as large parts of the country’s east saw temperatures hit the 30s and even low 40s.

The most intense rainfall has hit eastern regions of NSW today, with the Illawarra expected to receive 40-50mm, Sydney likely to see 30-35mm, and northern parts of the state anticipated to get 20-30mm.

‘Sydney has the potential for rain every day through early next week,’ explained WeatherzoneSenior Meteorologist Brett Dutschke.

‘Parts of the city will experience rain over the weekend, with thunderstorms likely on most days, including Friday.’

South-east Queensland, including Brisbane, is also experiencing a prolonged period of wet weather, with rain and thunderstorms expected to continue until Friday.

‘The rain system is moving very slowly and will expand across a large area of the eastern seaboard. Over the weekend, it will spread into Victoria and Tasmania, affecting the east coast, nearby ranges, and adjacent interior regions.

Canberra, Hobart and Darwin will all see some rain during the next week and thunderstorms are also a risk in each of these cities at some stage.

WA’s Kimberley region is also forecast to receive heavy rain.

Intense rain sweeps across eastern Australia, bringing relief from the sweltering temperatures

Forecast map reveals heavy rainfall expected in eastern NSW, southeast Qld, and WA’s Kimberley region over the next seven days

‘These areas will experience increasing humidity, instability, wet conditions and storms,’ Mr Dutschke said.

While temperatures in most of eastern Australia are expected to rise heading into the weekend and early next week, showers and thunderstorms will continue into next week.

Sydney

Wednesday: Showers. Chance of a thunderstorm. Up to 30mm of rain. Winds up to 35km/h. Min 19C Max 24C.

Thursday: Showers. Up to 8mm of rain. Winds up to 25km/h. Min 19C Max 26C.

Friday: Showers. Chance of a thunderstorm. Up to 15mm of rain. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 20C Max 27C.

Saturday: Showers. Chance of a thunderstorm. Up to 7mm of rain. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 21C Max 27C.

Sunday: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day. Min 21C Max 29C.

The wet weather is expected to last for through to the weekend for Sydneysiders

Melbourne

Wednesday: Sunny. Winds up to 25km/h. Min 14C Max 29C.

Thursday: Mostly sunny morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the outer northwest suburbs in the afternoon and early evening. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Min 18C Max 31C.

Friday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower about the nearby hills, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon about the hills. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Min 19C Max 31C.

Saturday: Sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, most likely about the hills. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then turning east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon.. Min 20C Max 35C.

Sunday: Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting south to southeasterly during the day. Min 21C Max 27C.

Canberra, Hobart, and Darwin also face rainy spells as thunderstorms remain a risk throughout the week

Brisbane

Wednesday: Possible showers. Chance of a thunderstorm. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 21C Max 29C.

Thursday: Showers. Chance of a thunderstorm. Up to 8mm of rain. Min 21C Max 29C.

Friday: Showers. Chance of a thunderstorm. Up to 15mm of rain. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 22C Max 28C.

Saturday: Showers. Chance of a thunderstorm. Up to 15mm of rain. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 21C Max 27C.

Sunday: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. Min 21C Max 28C.

Canberra

Wednesday: Slight chance of a shower. Winds up to 25km/h. Min 11C Max 23C.

Thursday: Slight chance of a shower. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 10C Max 28C.

Friday: Showers. Chance of a thunderstorm. Up to 5mm of rain. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 13C Max 27C.

Saturday: Shower or two. Chance of a thunderstorm. Up to 3mm of rain. Min 14C Max 27C.

Sunday: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds. Min 15C Max 30.

Adelaide

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Up to 20km/h. Min 15C Max 32C.

Thursday: Slight chance of a shower. Winds up to 25km/h. Min 20C Max 33C.

Friday: Sunny. Winds up to 25km/h. Min 18C Max 33C.

Saturday: Mostly Sunny. Winds up to 25km/h. Min 18C Max 33C.

Sunday: Sunny. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeast to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day. Min 19C Max 33C.

Hobart

Wednesday: Sunny. Winds up to 25km/h. Min 9C Max 24C.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 14C Max 24C.

Friday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds up to 25km/h. Min 14C Max 27C.

Saturday: Possible shower. Winds up to 25km/h. Min 16C Max 28C.

Sunday: Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. Min 18C Max 23C.

Perth

Wednesday: Sunny. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 18C Max 29C.

Thursday: Sunny. Winds up to 25km/h. Min 15C Max 30C.

Friday: Sunny. Winds up to 30km/h. Min 17C Max 27C.

Saturday: Sunny. Winds up to 25km/h. Min 17C Max 29C.

Perth: Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Min 16C Max 27C.

It comes after the state sweltered through a heatwave with temperatures soaring to the mid-to high 30s and low 40s (pictured, beachgoers at Bondi Beach)

Darwin

Wednesday: Showers. Chance of a thunderstorm. Up to 9mm of rain. Min 25C Max 34C.

Thursday: Showers. Chance of a thunderstorm. Up to 6mm of rain. Min 26C Max 34C.

Friday: Showers. Chance of a thunderstorm. Up to 4mm of rain. Min 26C Max 34C.

Saturday: Showers. Chance of a thunderstorm. Up to 3mm of rain. Min 25C Max 34C.

Sunday: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds. Min 25C Max 34C.

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2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post

Published

2 days ago

December 4, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.

For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.

His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?

Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?

At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.

BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road

Published

3 days ago

December 3, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.

The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.

In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.

“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.

It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.

Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

Published

1 week ago

November 27, 2025

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The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.

“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said

The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.

According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.

He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.

The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.