News It has rained, but we still need a lot more Local water storages finally boosted after a year of dry conditions. by . Published August 12, 2025 Link copied! Copy failed! From January to the end of July 2025, the region's recorded rainfall was 36 per cent below the five-year average for this period. Water consumption over the same seven-month period was up 12 per cent compared to the five-year average. Updated September 03, 2025 4:43 pm | 2 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!