Melbourne faces water shortages as reservoir levels hit decade low
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There are fears Melbourne may once again need strict water shortages as the Upper Yarra reservoir hits its lowest levels in a decade. Authorities are urging Victorians to reduce water usage.
Breakdown
- Melbourne's water stores dropped by 13.2% over the past year 22s
- Reservoir levels are at their lowest in the past decade 31s
- Desalination plant has added over 500 billion litres to storages 53s
- Upper Yarra Reservoir is at 75%, 10% lower than last year 1m 33s
- Authorities may impose restrictions if levels fall to 60% 1m 44s