NSW still in drought despite heavy rainfall

There has been significant rainfall in parts of NSW but it hasn't been enough to give drought-stricken farmers a major break from the dry conditions.

Recent bursts of rainfall have been welcomed across parts of NSW but it's not enough to give drought-stricken farmers the break they need.

Close to 100 per cent of the state is still impacted by drought with up to 30 per cent drought-affected, 54 per cent in drought and 16 per cent in intense drought, the NSW Department of Primary Industries August seasonal update says.

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