Australia is facing seven years of catastrophic drought
Australia is currently grappling with unprecedented dry conditions, with the past three months marking the driest quarter in the nation’s recorded history.
According to the latest findings from the Bureau of Meteorology, the country is enduring a significant rainfall deficit, with the situation particularly dire in Western Australia, Queensland, and South Australia.
The drought has not only set new records for scant rainfall but is also expected to persist, as the bureau’s forecast anticipates below-average precipitation for the upcoming months.
The World Meteorological Organization has aligned with this outlook, predicting the continuation of the El Niño climate pattern, which will likely exacerbate extreme weather events, including droughts and heatwaves, with substantial impacts on various regions.
As a result, Australian farmers are facing severe hardships, with many already plunged into a state of drought, battling both financial and emotional challenges due to the scarcity of rain and elevated temperatures.
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