# Parts of Victoria could see three months’ worth of rain as storms forecast for Australia’s south-east

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-01 03:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/01/melbourne-sydney-canberra-rain-forecast-australia-weather-this-week

> Widespread rain and thunderstorms are forecast across south-eastern Australia from Thursday, with Victoria set for the heaviest falls. Melbourne could receive 30-50mm over coming days, while parts of Gippsland and other ranges may exceed 100mm and reach 150mm. Flood watches are in place in parts of Victoria.