Dazzling, but still dry: Storms haven’t brought enough rain to break drought

Sahil Makkar
Updated February 12 2019 - 11:19am, first published 10:30am
SPECTACULAR: While there has been more thunderstorms than normal to start 2019, they haven't always brought the volume of rain the drought-stricken region needs. Photo: TROY PEARSON
SPECTACULAR: While there has been more thunderstorms than normal to start 2019, they haven't always brought the volume of rain the drought-stricken region needs. Photo: TROY PEARSON

THE high number of thunderstorms to start 2019 have filled the region’s rain gauges beyond normal levels, but not in the volume required to break the drought.

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Sahil Makkar

Sahil Makkar

Digital Journalist

Hi, I am the regional reporter for Fairfax Media. I track news and community-related issues in the Central West especially the Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Lithgow, Mudgee, Blayney, Cowra, Parkes and Forbes local government areas. If you wish to share any news or feedback please feel free to get in touch with me at sahil.makkar@fairfaxmedia.com.au

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