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Heavy and near-record rainfall has inundated parts of Western Australia's Goldfields and Esperance region, damaging pastoral properties and forcing the closure of dozens of local roads.
Heavy rainfall has caused significant disruption across parts of Western Australia's Goldfields and Esperance region, with near-record falls inundating communities, damaging pastoral stations and forcing the closure of roads.
The rainfall followed storms over the weekend, with some areas recording exceptionally high totals. Near Kookynie, almost 60 millimetres of rain was recorded on Sunday, contributing to widespread waterlogging and difficult travel conditions across the region.
Road closures have been reported across several parts of the Goldfields, including Kalgoorlie, Leonora, Menzies, Laverton and Coolgardie. The closures have affected local travel and access across a region where communities, mining operations and pastoral properties can be separated by long distances.
Pastoral properties north of Wiluna have also reported extensive damage following the storms. Local pastoralist Jim Quadrio described the conditions experienced by properties in the area, including unusually heavy hail. He reported that a horse was killed by lightning during the severe weather.
The rainfall has highlighted the challenges faced by remote communities when major weather systems move through the Goldfields. Large distances between towns and properties can make road access particularly important, while flooding can quickly make unsealed roads difficult or impossible to use.
Authorities and local communities are continuing to monitor conditions as roads are assessed and affected areas recover from the weekend weather. Travellers in the region are being urged to remain aware of local road conditions and closures before beginning journeys.
The Goldfields and surrounding areas are important parts of Western Australia's regional economy, with mining, pastoralism and remote communities all relying on road networks connecting towns and properties. Significant rainfall can provide benefits to some agricultural areas but can also cause immediate disruption when roads and infrastructure are overwhelmed.
The latest weather event comes during a period of variable conditions across Australia, with the Bureau of Meteorology monitoring several weather systems affecting southern and eastern parts of the country.
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Heavy rainfall has caused significant disruption across parts of Western Australia's Goldfields and Esperance region, with near-record falls inundating communities, damaging pastoral stations and forcing the closure of roads.
The rainfall followed storms over the weekend, with some areas recording exceptionally high totals. Near Kookynie, almost 60 millimetres of rain was recorded on Sunday, contributing to widespread waterlogging and difficult travel conditions across the region.
Road closures have been reported across several parts of the Goldfields, including Kalgoorlie, Leonora, Menzies, Laverton and Coolgardie. The closures have affected local travel and access across a region where communities, mining operations and pastoral properties can be separated by long distances.
Pastoral properties north of Wiluna have also reported extensive damage following the storms. Local pastoralist Jim Quadrio described the conditions experienced by properties in the area, including unusually heavy hail. He reported that a horse was killed by lightning during the severe weather.
The rainfall has highlighted the challenges faced by remote communities when major weather systems move through the Goldfields. Large distances between towns and properties can make road access particularly important, while flooding can quickly make unsealed roads difficult or impossible to use.
Authorities and local communities are continuing to monitor conditions as roads are assessed and affected areas recover from the weekend weather. Travellers in the region are being urged to remain aware of local road conditions and closures before beginning journeys.
The Goldfields and surrounding areas are important parts of Western Australia's regional economy, with mining, pastoralism and remote communities all relying on road networks connecting towns and properties. Significant rainfall can provide benefits to some agricultural areas but can also cause immediate disruption when roads and infrastructure are overwhelmed.
The latest weather event comes during a period of variable conditions across Australia, with the Bureau of Meteorology monitoring several weather systems affecting southern and eastern parts of the country.
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