In New Zealand, a dire warning as ‘drought buster’ rain in April unlikely, North Island faces more dry months. Rainfall is down approximately 75% in many areas.
Auckland’s dam levels are at 66.5%, below the historical average of 78.4%.

https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/niwa-forecasters-warn-april-rain-will-do-little-to-break-north-island-drought/

by Wagamaga

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  1. Forecasters are warning rain expected in the first week of April will not be enough to curb “dire” ongoing drought conditions throughout the North Island and relief might not happen until winter.

    National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) said a moist subtropical air mass could spell rainfall for some areas but it would not be “meaningful” enough for the worst impacted regions including Auckland, Northland and Waikato.

    Forecaster Chris Brandolino said average rainfall amounts were down about 75% in many places from the start of the year until March 24.

    Albany on Auckland’s North Shore would have, on average, received 202mm of rain but only 70mm had fallen.

    Dargaville would have typically received an average of 185mm but had only received 52mm.

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