The Great Perth Pourdown of June 2023: A Rain Retrospective (Because We Can Finally Laugh About It)
Ah, June 2023 in Perth. A time when the sky decided to take a permanent shower setting and unleash a deluge of biblical proportions. Remember that feeling of walking out your front door and needing an inflatable raft just to get to the mailbox? Those were the days!
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June Gloom or June Boom? It Depends Who You Ask
For some, it was a glorious return to the life aquatic. Houseplants rejoiced, dams overflowed (well, some of them), and the need for that car wash finally disappeared (along with most of the street signs).
But for others, it was a soggy sandal symphony. Basements became impromptu swimming pools, umbrellas turned inside-out faster than you could say "hurricane," and the phrase "just a sprinkle" became a cruel joke.
Here's the downpour by the numbers:
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- Total Rainfall: Perth Metro received a whopping 228.6 mm, making it the wettest June in 18 years! That's like filling your bathtub... 14 times!
- Soaking Stats: We even had 20 days with rain, which is 5 more than Perth's usual "gloomy June" quota.
- The Big Glug: The wettest day? June 5th, when a cold front rolled in and dumped a cool 10-50mm on the metro area, with some suburbs getting even more!
Perth vs. the Rain Gods: Who Won?
Let's be honest, Perth got soaked. But hey, at least our dams are happy, and we can all say we survived a full-on Aussie downpour!
Bonus points: We also learned some valuable life lessons:
- Invest in a good raincoat (and maybe a life jacket, just in case).
- Stock up on floaties - you never know when your living room might turn into a mini-lagoon.
- Learn to swim. Seriously, it's a life skill (and who knows, maybe a future Olympic sport for Perth?).
FAQ: How to Survive the Next Perth Poudown
You never know when the heavens might open up again, so here are some quick tips:
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How to channel your inner Noah and build an ark?
Probably best to stick to a good raincoat and some gumboots. Building an ark might raise a few eyebrows with the neighbors.
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How to convince your boss you need a floatable desk for the next rainy season?
QuickTip: Pause at lists — they often summarize.
This one might be a tough sell. But hey, a little creativity never hurt anyone (although it might make your boss want to raise the roof... figuratively speaking).
How to turn all that leftover rainwater into a swimming pool in your backyard?
Not recommended. Unless you're a qualified pool builder, this could end in a watery disaster (and a visit from the local council).
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How to use all that extra rain to grow a jungle in your living room?
Houseplants will definitely appreciate the moisture! Just be careful not to drown them – even plants need air to breathe.
How to avoid future Perth pourdowns altogether?
Unfortunately, this technology hasn't been invented yet (although we're taking applications for ideas!). But hey, at least you'll be prepared next time!
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