Australia and Europe Weather Update: Floods and Unsettled Conditions in May 2025

Australia's New South Wales is experiencing severe flooding, leading to fatalities and widespread displacement. Intense rainfall has isolated communities, impacting almost 50,000 people. Rescue efforts are underway, but authorities warn of continued flood risk in regions like the Southern Hunter and Blue Mountains. Emergency services have responded to thousands of incidents, many involving people driving into floodwaters. In Europe, southeastern France has been hit hard by torrential rains and catastrophic flooding, resulting in deaths and infrastructure damage. Roads, bridges, and railway tracks have been severely affected. While Météo France has lifted the orange alert, cleanup efforts are underway. Germany is seeing varied weather, with rain providing moisture to dry soils, though unpredictable conditions persist. The long-term forecast suggests slightly above-average temperatures with average to below-average rainfall.