Madman, in partnership with The Weather Channel, proudly presents the DVD release of FORECAST FOR DISASTER: THE WEATHER BEHIND BLACK SATURDAY / LA NIÑA STRIKES – available 16 November 2011 (RRP $24.95). 

FORECAST FOR DISASTER presents two documentary programs, exploring the weather phenomena that resulted in the Black Saturday bushfires and the La Niña climatic cycle respectively. 

THE WEATHER BEHIND BLACK SATURDAY

On February 7, 2009, the ‘Black Saturday’ bushfire disaster raged across the state of Victoria – tragically claiming over 170 lives. These fires were unprecedented in their force and the loss of human life and livelihood that followed, further impacting thousands of others and becoming one of the most devastating extreme weather events in Australian history. 

THE WEATHER BEHIND BLACK SATURDAY takes an insightful look behind the human tragedy of the bushfires and explains how a random clash of extreme weather conditions inevitably culminated in the events of Black Saturday. 

LA NIÑA STRIKES

In this landmark two-part special, The Weather Channel reveals the convergence of global weather patterns and how they set the stage for an unprecedented run of bad weather that left Australia battered and beaten. Combining expert analysis with incredible images and eyewitness accounts, this program presents a clear explanation of the relentless weather patterns that tested the spirit of Australia… and could easily do so again. 

Both programs are intricately researched and contain insightful expert commentary, clearly explaining the complex hold weather has over our destiny whilst preparing us for the next onslaught of Australia’s weather curse. THE WEATHER BEHIND BLACK SATURDAY also the recipient of the prestigious 2010 Astra Award for Most Outstanding Documentary. 

FORECAST FOR DISASTER: THE WEATHER BEHIND BLACK SATURDAY / LA NIÑA STRIKES is in stores from 16 November 2011 (RRP $24.95) and is available for reviews and promotional giveaways. To secure your copy, please contact Madman Publicity via reply, or on the details in the attached media release.