STAYING DRY: Finnella Powell tightly holds her umbrella. Photo: JUDE KEOGH
ONLY 6.2 millimetres of rain was recorded at Orange Regional Airport on Wednesday despite promising signs.
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Spring Hill recorded 0.4 millimetres.
More rain was expected overnight, with light showers again predicted on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Orange's total water storage was 21.3 per cent as of Friday, with the drop in water levels plateauing in recent weeks.
Water usage is currently at 143 litres per person per day.
The day marked a return to milder March temperatures, reaching a maximum of 17 degrees.
Temperatures are expected to slowly increase - Saturday will be the warmest day of the week, expected to reach 21 degrees, remaining consistent until Tuesday.
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