Queenslanders are being warned to expect spring and summer conditions similar to the La Niña event that brought widespread flooding to parts of the state in February.
Meteorologist Laura Boekel says "quite a bit of flooding" is expected across QueenslandThe Bureau of Meteorology today briefed cabinet on the seasonal conditions ahead.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said it was likely the state would see a mild bushfire season but above average rainfall was set to continue. "The good news is we're not expecting a big bushfire season, but we are expecting a wetter than normal spring," she said.Ms Palaszczuk said the government would ensure councils across the state were prepared for more wet weather and were implementing recommendations from the last flooding event.BOM meteorologist Laura Boekel said the outlook applied to the whole state, and could not be pinpointed more specifically.
"All of Queensland should be aware that we are expecting increased chance of above average rainfall this season," she said. "If we couple what we have seen in the winter, which is a lot more moisture and grounds remaining wet and not drying up, with the forecast of an above average season, that means we could see quite a bit of flooding across Queensland.Queenslanders living in regional areas should expect "significant grassfire activity" over spring and summer months.
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