Dancing in the Rain: Queensland Farmer Jubilant as Rain Eases Conditions at Drought-Affected Station

A Queensland farmer danced with joy in her dressing gown on October 30 as rain fell on her drought-affected cattle and sheep station near Longreach in Western Queensland. Jody Brown shouted, “it’s raining!” in a video posted to Facebook. “It was an amazing feeling to be out in the rain, but very bittersweet sharing that moment as I know many people who desperately need rain have missed out.” Despite the jubilant scenes, Ms Brown says the rainfall is not enough to break the drought. “It was by no means drought breaking for the Longreach area, but we are exceptionally grateful for the beautiful rain that fell. It really does fill you with joy. Hoping now that this next rain system is more widespread and helps others.” The Queensland Government has declared the Western Queensland shire of Longreach to be fully in drought. Credit: Jody Brown/Latrobe Station via Storyful

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