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.

EVENTS

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES SENATOR IFEANYI ARARUME ON HIS BIRTHDAY

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52 minutes ago

December 16, 2025

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President Bola Tinubu felicitates Senator Ifeanyi Godwin Ararume, astute politician and accomplished businessman, on his birthday, December 16.

Senator Ararume’s odyssey in politics began in the late 1980s, when he served as the State Treasurer of the Liberal Convention in old Imo State. He later joined the National Finance Committee of the defunct National Republican Convention.

He represented Imo North in the 9th National Assembly. He was first elected in May 1999 and re-elected in April 2003. He also served on several committees and held other official roles.

President Tinubu commends the former senator for his years of service to the nation and contributions to its peace, unity, and progress.

The President describes Senator Ararume as a resolute and shrewd politician, highlighting his courageous and remarkable political journey through the years.

President Tinubu wishes Senator Ararume a happy 67th birthday and prays that God Almighty will grant him more years of good health and strength.

Entertainment

Daddy Freeze hosts actress Doris Ogala as she opens up on alleged relationship with Pastor Chris Okafor

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55 minutes ago

December 16, 2025

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Daddy Freeze went live with Nollywood actress Doris Ogala as she shared her side of the ongoing controversy involving Pastor Chris Okafor, whom she claims she dated for years before things fell apart.

According to Doris, her relationship with Pastor Chris began in 2017, long before the public drama. She said they met by chance in Abuja and that he told her he was divorced at the time. She also claimed she didn’t even know he was a pastor when they first connected.

Doris said their relationship quickly became serious. She alleged that Pastor Chris introduced her to his parents, invited her to his village in Anambra State, and treated the relationship like a real commitment. She described their bond as emotional, physical, and deeply personal, insisting it was genuine love, not a casual affair.

She further claimed that while Pastor Chris preached publicly, he was privately very dependent on her, calling her often, sharing personal struggles, and even relying on her for medical prescriptions through her doctor.

Addressing why she later married another man, Doris said family pressure played a major role. She explained that her eventual husband was someone from her past who resurfaced during a vulnerable period after her father’s death. Despite not being in love, she said her family pushed her into the marriage.

Doris admitted that while her marriage was ongoing, she remained emotionally connected to Pastor Chris. She openly acknowledged engaging in phone intimacy with him during that period but maintained that there was no physical sexual relationship between them while she was married.

She described her marriage as abusive and toxic, alleging repeated physical violence and emotional distress. According to her, Pastor Chris remained her emotional support during that time, which is why communication between them never completely stopped.

Doris also claimed she has evidence to back up her story, including chats and videos, which she says Pastor Chris later shared with his lawyers.

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News

Alleged N2.2bn fraud: Ngige to remain in Kuje Prison till December 18

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18 hours ago

December 15, 2025

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Justice Maryam Aliyu Hassan of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Gwarimpa in Abuja has ordered that former Minister of Labour, Dr Chris Ngige, be kept at Kuje prison till December 18.

Ngige will be on remand till the date when his bail application would be decided by the court.

Justice Hassan issued the order on Monday shortly after taking arguments for and against the bail request of the former governor of Anambra State.

Ngige’s lawyer, Patrick Ikwueto, SAN, pleaded with the judge to admit the former minister to bail, mainly on health ground.

He submitted that the former minister would not jump bail or interfere with witnesses if admitted to bail.

However, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, represented by Sylvanus Tahir, SAN, vehemently opposed the bail request, insisting that Ngige was a flight risk.

Tahir told the judge that Ngige was granted administrative bail by the EFCC and allowed to travel abroad for medical care but never reported back to the Commission.

Besides, he said that the international passport released to Ngige; to facilitate the abroad trip was never returned till today.

The senior lawyer argued that it was when Ngige was re-arrested that he came up with a purported claim that he lost his passport.

He insisted that the claim of passport loss was an afterthought and should not be believed by the court.

After the submissions, Justice Hassan fixed December 18 to deliver ruling in the bail request.

Ngige was last Friday slammed with an eight-count charge bordering on corrupt practices.