Those reading the Australian media could be forgiven for thinking that Regional Australia was in the total grip of drought with both towns and farms out of water. The position is in fact far more complex than that.
A number of major metro centres including Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Melbourne presently have tight water restictions in place, while many major regional centres have plenty of water. Some parts of the country are in severe drought, while other parts have just experienced the wettest period since recorded records
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has released its annual climate statement for 2006. This shows the variability. Those who are interested in the position by state or territory can find it here.
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