<span style="color: #222222;">In Australia, weather forecasters have warned of severe storms in the fire-hit state of Victoria, which could lead to flooding.<br />'' <br />'' Recent heavy rains have dampened many of the country's bushfires, but also led to power cuts and road closures.<br />'' <br />'' The fires, which began in September, claimed at least 28 lives, destroyed thousands of homes and scorched millions of acres of land.<br />'' <br />'' As wet weather helped to ease the crisis, the government has yesterday announced a major package to aid tourism recovery.<br />'' <br />'' Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said the government will channel some 76million Australian Dollar from the national bushfire recovery fund into the industry.<br />'' <br />''<br />''The Australian Tourism Industry Council told media that damages to the industry are approaching 1 billion Australian dollars. </span>