No relief for our farmers.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) 2018 Spring Outlook, there will be no relief for our farmers with drought conditions expected to intensify as higher than normal temperatures sweep across NSW.
“A drier and warmer than average spring would likely mean intensification of the existing drought conditions across parts of eastern Australia and an increase in bushfire potential,” the outlook states.
“Much of eastern and southern mainland Australia has experienced a very dry winter and start to the year, so an outlook with increased chances of drier conditions indicates areas currently experiencing drought are less likely to see significant respite in the coming three months.”
Andrew Watkins, the manager of long-range forecasts, has revealed to The Guardian that Spring will most likely get less than half its average rain fall, and to expect early heatwaves in some parts of the country.
It is predicted that drought recovery won’t begin until April 2019.
SEE ALSO: Why some non-ginger haired guys get ginger beards
SEE ALSO: The popular country your Aussie passport can’t get your into
SEE ALSO: The surprising reason behind Macca’s yellow arches
Written by Kate Stevens
Image:
