Bay of Plenty streams dropping despite November rain
17 Dec, 2020 06:58 AM
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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.