Australia warns of worse fires, heat as El Nino kicks in


El Nino is expected to escalate the risk of bushfires and sudden droughts in parts of Australia. - Reuters

SYDNEY (AFP): Australia's weather bureau confirmed on Tuesday (Sept 18) that an El Nino weather pattern is under way, bringing hot and dry conditions that risk a severe wildfire season and drought.

The announcement, which follows similar confirmations from other weather agencies, came as the country bakes in unseasonal heat, with the weather agency warning of more to come.

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