Victoria面临创纪录的最干燥的春天,触发干旱、火灾风险和缺水。 Victoria faces its driest spring on record, triggering drought, fire risks, and water shortages.

维多利亚州的春季是有记录以来最干燥的, 降雨量为自1900年以来的最低5-10%, 遍及南部,西部和中部地区, 包括吉普斯兰. Victoria is experiencing one of its driest springs on record, with rainfall in the lowest 5-10% since 1900 across southern, western, and central regions, including Gippsland. 农民报告土壤湿度严重不足,牧场干燥,饲料短缺,导致牲畜减少,干草产量有限。 Farmers report severe soil moisture deficits, dried pastures, and feed shortages, leading to livestock reductions and limited hay production. 消防当局警告说,在墨尔本周围通常安全的地区,会有一个早期的、高风险的林火季节,会发生干燥的植被和异常的火灾。 Fire authorities warn of an early, high-risk bushfire season, citing dry vegetation and unusual fires in typically safe areas around Melbourne. 水坝的容量约为30%,虽然11月有些雨是可能的,但12月的前景仍然不明朗,这促使人们呼吁及早做好准备。 Dams are at about 30% capacity, and while some November rain is possible, December outlooks remain uncertain, prompting calls for early preparedness.