The Bureau of Meteorology has issued an alert saying there's a 70 per cent chance of La Nina developing in Australia this year, bringing cooler temperatures, more rain and an increased chance of widespread flooding.
There's a 70 per cent chance La Nina will develop in Australia this year
A man walks through flood water in Rosslea, Townsville, Saturday, 2 February, 2019. Source: AAP
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The BOM says there's three times the chance of La Nina developing this year which typically means more rain and an increased chance of widespread flooding.
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