Ngardaru - hot weather time
August and September

Description
Early in the season, a-wurrarumu, the north wind blows from the sea, becoming yunduyunduwarra or hot winds as the season progresses. Kurumbirribirri (dust storms) are prevalent. During Ngardara, grasses die back, waterholes often dry out and dust storms are whipped up.

Harvested plants and animals
Cycad and pandanus nuts are harvested then ground, dried and stored to be made later into dampers. Mature water lily corms are harvested.

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