Border Rivers: Key findings
For the water account period 1 July 2017–30 June 2018
- Total annual rainfall was well below average and the lowest in more than 50 years.
- The dry conditions resulted in low streamflows across the region; end of year storage volume dropped by 41% from last year.
- Surface water use decreased from last year reflecting the very dry conditions across the region.
Climate and water
Rainfall
423 mm
well below the average of 629 mm
Streamflow
below average
less than last year
Storage
335 GL
41% less than last year