MELBOURNE – Thunderstorms with heavy rains dampened bushfires on Australia’s east coast on Friday.
Australia, famous for its pristine beaches and wildlife, has been fighting bushfires since September, with fires killing 29 people and millions of animals, and destroying over 2,500 homes.
Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, three of the states most affected by drought and bushfires, welcomed this week’s drenching rain.
Severe storms are forecast to continue in many fire-stricken regions of New South Wales and Queensland, including areas that have not seen heavy falls for years, weather officials said.(Reuters)
