'Critical': parts of regional NSW set to run out of water by November
by Paul Karp and Australian Associated Press from Environment | The Guardian on (#4QCCE)
WaterNSW warns without significant rain, Macquarie River will run dry, wiping out supply to Dubbo, Cobar, Nyngan and Narromine
Parts of regional New South Wales could run out of water as early as November with data showing the worst-case scenario for the state if there's no rain or government intervention.
The projections from NSW's river operator and bulk water supplier WaterNSW show without significant rain the first towns to lose water supply will be Dubbo, Cobar, Nyngan and Narromine with the Macquarie River forecast to run dry by November.
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