State of the drought shows dams empty and NSW drowning in dust

6 years ago

State of the drought shows dams empty and NSW drowning in dust

Not good at all. A mostly dry northern wet season and last winter's dismal rain in the south, has resulted in depleted water storages in every state and territory compared with this time last year. "I've been in the water sector for 11 years; I've never seen a dam run dry and that's the situation in Keepit," he said. "I think in general, most of southern New South Wales would be behind this time last year," Mr Brill said. Loading YouTube content "I know in 2016, it was very dry through autumn and quite hot and we took a long time hanging on for rain," Mr Brill said.

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Australia restricts water use in populous state, as drought persists

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