Drought conditions forecast to intensify

The Bureau of Meteorology says the drought across large parts of Australia is set to intensify, with warmer and drier-than-average conditions for spring.

Many parts of NSW have been hit by drought. Source: AAP

Farmers should brace for a hotter and drier-than-usual spring, with drought conditions forecast to intensify across Australia.

Following one of the driest and warmest winters on record, the Bureau of Meteorology's spring outlook shows summer is set to begin early, raising the risk of heatwaves in southern and south-eastern areas as well as bushfires.

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