How you can monitor the risk of drought

Resources are available to help you understand the seasonal conditions in your area.

• Combined Drought Indicator Map tracks drought conditions in your area using data from:
  • daily rainfall totals in NSW
  • rainfall and river conditions
  • weather radar sites and maps.
• The Farm Tracker App helps monitor seasonal conditions on your property.
• Check the Summary of water allocations for regulated rivers in your area.

Visit the DroughtHub for further information on preparing for, monitoring and managing drought.

Follow weather forecasts

• Current weather warnings
• Rainfall forecast
• Check all weather forecasts for your area
• Heatwave assessments and forecasts 
• Long-range weather and climate

Rainfall and water storage levels

Follow the levels of water stored in dams in NSW.

• Rainfall deficiencies and water availability
• Regional dam and river levels
• Greater Sydney dam levels
• Dams in NSW
• Australian water storage summary

The Australian climate can differ from year to year. Find out what's affecting the regions of NSW this season.

• Influences on the Australian climate
• The difference between climate and weather
• Impacts of climate change

The drier conditions during droughts increase the risk of other hazards such as bushfire and air pollution. Find out how to prepare for these events and how to protect yourself from:

• bushfires
• poor air quality.