Drought is a defining feature of Australia and its impacts can be distressing and affect the whole community. For Australia as a whole, it's been the 5th driest start to the year on record (January–July), with nationally-averaged rainfall the lowest since 1970. Unsurprisingly, drought conditions have extended in many areas. So what do we actually mean by "drought"? Watch our new video to learn the difference between serious or severe rainfall deficiencies, meteorological, hydrological, agricultu