Farmers in New South Wales (NSW) experiencing drought have finally experienced a respite in the form of drought-breaking rainfall, in a much-anticipated turn of events. This week’s storms that pounded the state provided an excess of desperately needed moisture; in certain places, over 100 mm of rain fell. More than 70% of NSW has been experiencing extreme drought conditions, according to the Department of Primary Industries, so this rainfall is a much-needed lifeline for farmers.
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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.
Alan Jones rains tears over drought Alan Jones has broken down on his television program as he described the plight of drought-stricken farmers.