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Drought Knowledge Centre
Understanding drought
Learn what we mean when we talk about drought. How does it relate to rainfall?
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We report monthly on the extent and severity of dry conditions. Our drought maps highlight areas with serious or severe rainfall deficiencies. We also examine soil moisture and provide contextual rainfall, water and climate information.
Learn moreBlog posts and videos
View our videos, read our blog posts and watch webinars to learn more about drought.
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