South Australia is once again lashed by severe weather conditions. Due to heavy rainfall last night, streets in Verdun, Adelaide hills flooded.
Average wind speed recorded in the month of June over the state was the highest in more than a decade. Moreover, wind speed recorded for the month of May and July were the highest for 30 years.
So far, Adelaide has observed hefty showers of 415 mm as compared to 544 mm which is a year’s average for the state.
As per the Meteorology Department, the ongoing severe weather conditions over the state could be attributed to the El Nino weather pattern along with the evolution of Indian Ocean Dipole that was feeding moisture into the state from the north.
Flash flood warnings have also been issued over parts of Adelaide Hills by the Meteorology Department. Oakbank, in the Adelaide Hills observed minor flooding because of moderate rains of 17 mm. Due to this, roads were blocked and transportation was also affected.
News of trees toppling down along with power failures across the state were also reported on Monday. The Brighton to Seaford rail line was closed in Adelaide's southern suburbs after strong winds damaged power lines.
Several areas including Parndana on Kangaroo Island and at Mount Gambier also witnessed winds gusting at a speed of 90 km/hour.
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