Extreme Weather Conditions refer to significant deviations from typical weather patterns that can result in severe and potentially hazardous climate phenomena. These conditions include, but are not limited to, events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall leading to floods. Extreme weather is often characterized by its intensity and duration, and can have profound impacts on the environment, ecosystems, human health, and infrastructure. The occurrence of extreme weather events is influenced by various factors, including geographic location, seasonal changes, and increasingly, climate change, which is believed to be intensifying the frequency and severity of such events. Understanding extreme weather conditions is crucial for disaster preparedness, response planning, and developing strategies to mitigate their impacts on society and the natural world.
A powerful storm hit Victoria, causing widespread power outages and affecting 13,500 residents across Benalla and Wangaratta districts. The storm, marked by intense lightning, tested the AusNet network's resilience, leading…