Eumundi Voice - Issue 81, 9 November 2023

Hot, dry summer predictions

If you’re not on town water have you checked your tank lately? The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting below median rainfall throughout Spring and warns that this summer the Sunshine Coast will be hotter and drier than the last three years.

Now is the time to check you have adequate water supply and prepare your home for the hot weather to come. Apart from some muchneeded rain in some areas, council is already fielding enquiries from concerned residents about the low levels of their water tanks.

Local Disaster Management Group coordinator Wayne Sunderland said many new residents to the Sunshine Coast may not have experienced living in a home reliant on tank water. “In previous years some residents not connected to town water faced a critical water situation after they left it too late to fill their tanks or fix any leaks,” said Wayne.

“This led to delays for tank refills with commercial water carriers struggling to meet demand. Anyone experiencing extreme hardship due to a lack of water supply should make their situation known to friends, family, neighbours, relatives or assistance agencies for support.” Find out more about preparing for extreme weather events at: getready.qld.gov.au.