Key Facts
• Eastern Australia experiences rare snowfall amid record heat in other regions.
• Queensland records its first snow in 10 years, per Reuters.
• New South Wales sees up to 40 cm of snow, the largest since the mid-1980s.
• Over 100 vehicles stranded due to snow; heavy rain triggers flood warnings.
• Local authorities report one woman missing after being swept away by floods.
• Tens of thousands of households face power outages due to severe weather.
Summary
Eastern Australia is facing an unusual weather event with significant snowfall, the first in a decade for Queensland and the heaviest in parts of New South Wales since the 1980s. The snow, caused by a cold front, has led to over 100 vehicles being stranded, flood warnings due to heavy rain, and widespread power outages affecting tens of thousands of households. Authorities are also searching for a missing woman swept away by floodwaters. This rare event contrasts sharply with record-breaking heat in other parts of the world.
