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Water warning for Rotorua as stream flows drop

Bay of Plenty on drought watch as residents urged to conserve water use

Bay of Plenty on drought watch as residents urged to conserve water use © Provided by Radio New Zealand No caption Growers and residents in the Bay of Plenty are being urged to consider reducing their water use, in case more dry weather brings on a drought. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has developed a Water Shortage Management Plan, which includes monitoring, site visits and, if needed, putting in water restrictions (file photo). Photo: RNZ/Carol Stiles During the past year, the region has experienced exceptionally dry weather, with just 60-80 percent of the usual rainfall. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council said the dry weather has meant some waterways are lower than they should be, which is dangerous for the ecosystem.

Bay of Plenty streams dropping despite November rain

Bay of Plenty streams dropping despite November rain 17 Dec, 2020 06:58 AM 2 minutes to read Water restrictions could be on the cards if water levels keep falling. Photo / File Bay of Plenty Times Dry conditions across the Bay of Plenty region this year are causing stream flows levels to drop, before the traditionally dry months of summer have even arrived. Although many parts of the region are not currently experiencing low flows because of rainfall in November, some streams are beginning to recede due to a dry December. Catchment to the south and west of Rotorua are a particular concern because their headwaters come from the Mamaku plateau and have not responded to November rainfall.

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