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Watercare says a long-range weather forecast, reaffirming earlier predictions of an extremely dry spring, means it is now more important than ever for Aucklanders to save water.
Auckland received 40 per cent less rainfall than normal between November 2019 and May 2020, making it the region’s worst drought on record.
Despite recent rainfall, Auckland’s total dam storage level is currently at 60 per cent, when normally at this time of year it would be above 85 per cent.
Watercare head of servicing and consents, Mark Bourne, who is coordinating the drought response, says the latest seasonal forecast means outdoor water restrictions will likely continue into summer.
