According to the Australian weather bureau, La Nina had developed in the Pacific Ocean for the second year in a row. A low-pressure system early this month dumped 50 to 150 millimetres (2-6 inches) of rain in some parts of the southeast, the highest in years, triggering floods across parts of Queensland and inland New South Wales states.
The weather event could have boosted Australia’s wheat yields.
However, a wetter than usual end to the year could also result in a less severe bushfire season.
