Severe thunderstorms are lashing South Australia, sparking fires and uprooting trees, as the Bureau of Meteorology warns of dangerous conditions for livestock.

This year's fire season in Australia feels unpredictable. One week brings torrential rain, the next a burst of heat, followed by a sharp cold snap.

New research, based on forest fires in Australia, proves there is a significantly higher risk of large-scale flooding when major deforestation has occurred in catchment areas. The chance of ...