Central Tablelands Local Land Services

Improvements in drought conditions for some areas, with additional rainfall needed for further recovery.

The Combined Drought Indicator (CDI) shows approximately 60% of the region being in the Drought Affected category at the end of April.
Areas in the east of the region have seen conditions improve in response to well-timed follow up rainfall events in April. However, further rainfall is crucial in maintaining recent improvements.
April rainfall has been above average for the entire region. This rainfall has improved the outlook for cropping and grazing enterprises, and winter cropping programs are underway for many regions.
The NSW DPI continues to closely monitor conditions in this region.

Click on the scroll bar below the map to compare with previous months.

Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)

Although there has been a slight decline in the plant greenness values since the last Update, levels remain above average across the region.

Drought indicators responded to early April rainfall; however, the Rainfall Index has declined at the end of April.

Due to ideal timing of rainfall events the PGI is tracking well above the SWI and RI at most sites, indicative of solid agronomic conditions on the ground.
Continued rainfall will be needed to ensure the other indicators continue to improve.
Producers continue to monitor conditions closely in conjunction with forecasts and outlooks
To access a Drought History chart for your Parish, visit the Seasonal Conditions Information Portal