<OT>We are going to be in trouble

[Michael Hipp]

Keith Antoine wrote:
> By we I mean Australia and especially Queensland. I do not suppose for 
> one moment that we get a mention in the news overseas and specifically 
> in the US. We are in the grip of a vicious drought, which is not unusual 
> for us being that we are the driest country/continenet in the world. 
> However we have now officially crosssed the line of worst drought for 
> over 100 years and no sign of any rain.
> 
> Our water supply for the Gold coast, Brisbane, Sunshine coasts: i.e dams 
> have dropped to below 35% capacity. We are on strict water restrictions 
> and in October we will go to stage 2 restrictions. We are not allowed to 
> use hoses in gardens or wash cars, showers are no more than 5 mins, 
> flush WC only for solids, turn taps off while brushing teeth or shaving 
> etc.
> 
> There does not appear to be a good forcast for rain this side of the end 
> of November.

Wow. This sounds like a looming emergency of largest proportions.

You're correct that there has been no mention of this at least here in the 
states. (Tho I don't watch tv.) Do you have any news links where we could read 
more of this?

We're in a considerable drought here also. But such is somewhat normal as this 
is late summer (dry is normal). Am I correct in assuming that this should be 
your *wet* season (late winter) with the dry months yet to come?

I hope that we and the many other countries are ready to offer whatever 
assistance is appropriate.

But the best thing I can do is pray a sincere prayer for your land and people.

Best regards,
Michael
(Who thought it was dry here until reading this.)