Taller than Shaq? Sydney's rainfall in 2022 has surpassed records... and an NBA legend. Read more here:
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal stands at 2160mm tall, while Sydney has been hit by 2199.8mm of rain so far this year.Sydney is in the midst of its wettest year on record, with rainfall levels taller than NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal.
Sydney had its wettest July on record this year after only two weeks, passing the 1950 record of 336.1mm on the way to a total of 404mm.Experts say a warmer climate is to blame for Syndey's rainfall record."That means we can hold a hell of a lot more water in the atmosphere, meaning we're more likely to see heavy rainfall events," the BoM's Gabrielle Woodhouse told reporters.
The SES' shift to the Australian Warning System last month is seeing its first test, with Advice and Watch and Act warnings issued around the state.
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