Weather bureau says hottest, driest year on record led to extreme bushfire season
- Written by David Jones, Climate Scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
It's the first time since overlapping records began that Australia experienced both its lowest rainfall and highest temperatures in the same year.dan HIMBRECHTS/AAPThe Bureau of Meteorology’s annual climate statement released today confirms 2019 was the nation’s warmest and driest year on record. It’s the first time since...





