Back to Back Droughts Possible
May 8th 2004, 6:48 am
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Back to Back Droughts Possible
Farmers fear the return of El Nino
FARMERS across the country are praying for May rain amid fears the dreaded El Nino weather pattern is about to return.
More than 60 per cent of productive agricultural land has been declared under "exceptional circumstances" - government code for drought.
If adequate rain does not fall in the coming months, Australia could face devastating back-to-back droughts.
Federal Treasurer Peter Costello acknowledged the seriousness of a double-dip drought this week when he issued a pre-budget warning in relation to rural Australia and the current account deficit.
"The country is still dry, tinder-dry in the southeast," Mr Costello said. "We have the serious possibility of the return to drought and we have just emerged from the worst drought ever recorded in Australia."
FARMERS across the country are praying for May rain amid fears the dreaded El Nino weather pattern is about to return.
More than 60 per cent of productive agricultural land has been declared under "exceptional circumstances" - government code for drought.
If adequate rain does not fall in the coming months, Australia could face devastating back-to-back droughts.
Federal Treasurer Peter Costello acknowledged the seriousness of a double-dip drought this week when he issued a pre-budget warning in relation to rural Australia and the current account deficit.
"The country is still dry, tinder-dry in the southeast," Mr Costello said. "We have the serious possibility of the return to drought and we have just emerged from the worst drought ever recorded in Australia."
May 8th 2004, 7:58 am
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Re: Back to Back Droughts Possible
It's been pouring down almost all day long here !!
Haven't had the sun either, and it even got a bit cold !! (relatively speaking that is
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Haven't had the sun either, and it even got a bit cold !! (relatively speaking that is
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May 8th 2004, 9:38 am
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May 8th 2004, 10:44 am
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Sad to say it but I was told that temps is OZ are due to rise even more so over the next 3 years and that Perth will be the hardest hit with water problems...
from an Aussie ok...!!!!
from an Aussie ok...!!!!
May 8th 2004, 10:18 pm
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Originally posted by Pants
Sad to say it but I was told that temps is OZ are due to rise even more so over the next 3 years and that Perth will be the hardest hit with water problems...
from an Aussie ok...!!!!
Sad to say it but I was told that temps is OZ are due to rise even more so over the next 3 years and that Perth will be the hardest hit with water problems...
from an Aussie ok...!!!!
We've had well below average in Perth so far this year. We'll get some today though, the forecast is terrible for Mothers Day (today)
May 8th 2004, 10:54 pm
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Originally posted by renth
We've had well below average in Perth so far this year. We'll get some today though, the forecast is terrible for Mothers Day (today)
We've had well below average in Perth so far this year. We'll get some today though, the forecast is terrible for Mothers Day (today)
May 9th 2004, 2:44 am
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This thread is like a rain dance. I cannot remember the last time I saw rain but today we have light showers. Not drought breaking stuff.
