Downpours fail to break the drought in NSW

Drought in NSW

The mud on John Fairley's farm Source: SBS

Two days of rain across New South Wales have given farmers a much-needed morale boost, with some parched areas receiving more rain in 24 hours than they have all year.


But it's not enough to break the drought that's gripped the state for months and continued rainfall is needed to provide significant relief.


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