Topic: rain

The 2020 calendar year was drier and warmer than usual in the Bundaberg Region, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

A lingering trough brought welcome rain and cooler conditions to the Bundaberg Region on Wednesday but should clear before New Year celebrations.

Cooler conditions and rain are forecast for the Bundaberg Region until the end of this week as a trough extends south and deepens.

It’s time to Get Ready for storm season with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a little bit more rain and increased cyclone activity this wet season.

The Bundaberg region has been given a welcome drenching with good rainfall overnight in most parts of district including falls above 50mm.

Welcome rain has fallen across the region over the past two days with parts of Bundaberg city recording more than 130mm.

It's a record that nobody wanted but Bundaberg had its driest-ever year in 2019, breaking the previous low that was set in 1902.

Santa is bringing rain to Bundaberg for Christmas, according to the Bureau of Meteorology, with 8-15mm forecast for 25 December.

Bargara has received 33mm of rain since 9am Wednesday but falls have generally been lighter in other parts of the Bundaberg Region.

The weather bureau updated its rainfall outlook this morning to forecast 5-10mm for Bundaberg on Wednesday and 6-15mm on Thursday.