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By Namrata Sarkar| Wednesday , 7th September Over the next few days, a large rain band that spans four Australian states is predicted to bring with it torrential downpours, hail, and thunderstorms. As the band continues to travel over the nation’s east, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe weather warnings for people of SA, NSW, QLD, and VIC. The Bureau also issued a warning, predicting that a cold front will pass over the east coast on Wednesday night and remain there through much of Thursday. According to BOM, “severe storms may result in torrential rainfall, destructive winds, and huge hail.” “Renewal or protracted flooding may result from rainfall over flood-affected areas.” As the erratic weather generates significant swells, hazardous surf warnings are also in effect for Queensland and NSW. Highlights of the event In the following days, a large rain band that is moving across the nation and towards the east coast is expected to produce violent thunderstorms, flash flooding, and strong winds. Thunderstorms and flooding were predicted to be most severe in inland Queensland and northern New South Wales.On Wednesday night, the rain band was predicted to enter Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria’s western regions before advancing across the remaining eastern states on Thursday. According to senior meteorologist Christie Johnson with the Bureau of Meteorology, between 15 and 40mm of widespread rainfall was predicted, some of it in already-wet areas. Although this may not seem like much rain, since much of it will be falling over already saturated and flooded areas, we anticipate fresh river rises and the potential prolongation of present flooding, she said. We now have a lot of flood warnings in effect, especially in inland NSW, southernQueensland, and portions of Victoria, and we will issue more flood watches and warnings as needed, she continued.The BoM has issued minor to moderate flood warnings for the Bogan, Lachlan, Murrumbidgee, Murray, and Edward rivers, in addition to a minor flood warning for the Macquarie River. …

Increases the power of Defence: India’s biggest Navel ship is all set to serve the nation. PM Modi to commission…