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Watercare Drought Update

Here’s a link to some “rainy dam” shots (including time lapse) taken yesterday (1 June) at Wairoa Dam, Hunua ranges. 

https://vimeo.com/424762444

Please find below the latest drought status update:

Rainfall:

 YesterdayPast 7 daysRainfall since the start of the drought
Hūnua Ranges49.5mm97.5mmSince the start of the drought in November 2019, we have received less than half the normal rainfall.
Waitakere Ranges4.5mm71mm

How full the dams are: (in total)

Today:44.5%
Yesterday:43.5%
Normal for this time of year:76.85%

Water consumption:

*Target for June 2020:410 million litres or less
Yesterday’s consumption382 million litres
Yesterday’s 7-day rolling average400 million litres
  

Weather forecast:

We received a forecast yesterday that suggested:

  • This week, we will expect isolated showers, followed by longer dry spells.

See the weekly water supply update

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