DAMS FEEL PINCH IN HOT WEATHER

As the hot weather continues to wreak havoc across the New England and North West – the region’s dams are beginning to feel the pinch.

In just seven days, Lake Keepit’s water level has dropped almost six per cent – evaporation combining with irrigation releases by Water New South Wales for the dramatic drop.

The lake – which is almost as big as Sydney Harbour – has been popular with tourists this holiday season.

Meanwhile at Chaffey Dam – the water level has dropped to 84.2 per cent.

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