Australia struggles to cope with erratic weather

Australia is witnessing very unusual developments of the weather, with the area struggling because of the hot sun and forest fires, which are flooded with floodwaters.

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Victoria continues to be the focus of intense forest fires. Firefighters in this state are constantly put on alert when the temperature rises to 37 degrees Celsius causing a high risk of wildfires during the day and night 24/1.

The Rural Fire Service (CFA) has warned of the risk of many fires erupting in the eastern part of the state. A complete fire ban has been issued in this area.

The destruction of forest fires in Boomer Bay, Tasmania.

In New South Wales state, thunderstorms caused a number of fires, in which the fire at Bubbo caused heavy damage to homes; the fire in Bigga, in the southeast of Cowra, broke the moat that prevented fire, destroyed an area larger than 1,700ha and had the risk of fire spreading to residential areas.

A fire near Coonabarabran destroyed more than 50 houses and the authorities are currently unable to control the fire. The wind is erratic, in the sun, when the rain makes the state authorities more difficult to control the situation.

Meanwhile in Ingham, North Townsville, Queensland, 24-hour continuous rains caused the Herbert River to overflow, causing flooding with an average rise of 13.5m. The city was split in half, only the route from Townsville to Ingham was opened. Strong winds also caused more than 6,000 households to lose power.

Heavy rains also swept through Rockhampton causing flooding and roofing of many houses. Many areas have been placed in isolated alarms in flood waters.

The Australian forecasting agency said the weather has been unusual in the next few days. Meanwhile, the worst forest fires may not come yet because of the risk of forest fires that often rise in February.