Parts of Victoria could see three months’ worth of rain as storms forecast for Australia’s south-east

Widespread rain and thunderstorms are set to impact south-eastern Australia, with Victoria facing the heaviest downpours as a trough and low-pressure system merge. Melbourne is expected to receive significant rainfall over the coming days, while Canberra and Sydney may also experience showers and storms on Saturday. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued forecasts warning of the potential for heavy falls, particularly in Victoria, as weather systems move across the region. Updates on the situation are available through live coverage and breaking news alerts.

BoM expects 30 to 50mm of rain to fall in Melbourne over coming days, with showers and storms also likely for Canberra and Sydney on SaturdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWidespread rain and thunderstorms are forecast to drench south-eastern Australia from Thursday, with the heaviest falls expected across Victoria.A trough moving east across South Australia was expected to combine with a low pressure system moving through the Great Australian Bight on Thursday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Continue reading...