Short answer: Dam storages across NSW slipped a further 0.3 percent in the latest weekly update, continuing the steady decline driven by ongoing drought and minimal catchment inflows. The incremental but persistent falls highlighted the severity of the long-term dry spell affecting the state’s water resources. Water authorities urged both urban and rural users to reduce consumption and prepare for potentially critical storage levels ahead.
Another Week, Another Drop: Dam Storages Slip 0.3 Percent
The total active storage percentage of rural water supplies on 4 November 2019 was 30.7%. This was a decrease of 0.3% since last week.
Significant rainfall was recorded near Bourke and surrounding areas over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd Nov 2019. Around 95mm was observed at Bourke and around 51mm at Brewarrina over two days. This rainfall generated flow at Beemery, Warraweena, Bourke and Louth. Flows have ceased along the rest of the unregulated Barwon Darling system
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