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‘Unusually large’ multi-state storm causing flood warnings and severe weather for Australia’s east

·The Guardian·Impact 3/5 · Notable

A severe storm system is moving across eastern Australia, bringing flood warnings and severe weather to southern Queensland, western New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, and eastern Victoria. The storm is expected to cause hail, damaging winds, flash flooding, and power outages on Sunday afternoon. This severe weather poses a significant threat to the region's economy and trade, particularly in areas heavily reliant on agriculture and tourism.

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Why it matters

A large storm is causing flood warnings and severe weather in Australia's east. This could lead to power outages and disruptions in the region.

Market impact

Impact score
3 / 5
Market signal
Negative / risk-off
Category
Health & disease
Model confidence
60%

Markets & countries in focus

Australia

Transmission channels

Severe weather warning→Flash flooding→Power outages→Disruptions in eastern Australia→Economic losses

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