SYDNEY, Feb 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Despite record-breaking rainfall on Australia’s east coast in recent weeks, politicians warn that for most of New South Wales (NSW) state, severe drought conditions are far from over.
“The recent downpours were a welcome relief, but people need to understand that many parts of the state did not receive a single drop and that 99 percent of the state, particularly areas like the Far West, Central West and Southern NSW, remain in drought,” Deputy Premier of NSW and Minister for Regional NSW, John Barilaro, said today, while touring drought-hit communities.
“The recent rain gave a lot of communities hope for the future, but for those who have missed out it is a tough pill to swallow. We will continue to stand by them until this drought breaks.”
“We haven’t stopped and we won’t stop delivering for drought affected communities,” he said.
