The "Black Summer" of 2019-2020 was a tragic manifestation of the weather’s destructive potential—a prolonged drought colliding with a record-breaking heatwave. Conversely, the floods of 2022 reminded the nation that water, not fire, is historically the biggest killer in Australian weather history.
This is the "wet season" (or green season) for Darwin and Cairns. It is characterized by high humidity, tropical storms, and torrential rain, bringing risks of flooding.
