Queensland drenched with triple October rainfall as El Niño strengthens
Queensland recorded 75.8mm of rain in October, about three times the monthly average.
Queensland got roughly three times the typical October rainfall last month. The Bureau of Meteorology recorded an average of 75.8 millimetres.
This October was the state's second-highest on record since 1900, beaten only by 1949's 90mm. Australia overall got almost twice its typical October rainfall.
El Niño is strengthening and may peak in late October or December. Warmer ocean temperatures likely fuel more storms and heavy rain.
The Bureau warns that warm waters increase moisture and energy, raising the risk of intense downpours. Tasmania stayed relatively dry.
Dam storage there is at 50.1% of capacity.
- 75.8mm, about 3x typical
- Queensland October rainfall
- beaten only by 1949's 90mm
- Second-highest October since 1900
- 44mm, almost 2x typical
- Australian average October rainfall
- 50.1% capacity
- Tasmania dam storage
Why it mattersShifting rainfall patterns during El Niño can affect water supply, agriculture, and flood risk across eastern Australia. These changes may happen over the coming months.
AustraliaQueensland faces a wetter-than-usual summer as El Niño strengthens; farmers, water authorities, and communities should prepare for above-average rainfall and potential flooding.
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