Farmers are looking for more than the 10mm-15mm of rain forecast for the Waikato region on Saturday. Forecast rain could break one of the longest summer dry spells the Waikato region has recorded in the past decade. Meteorologist Stephen Glassey said just 9.4mm of rain was recorded for the Waikato for the entire month of January. TOM LEE/STUFF Waikato farmer John Glenn said longer periods of rain are needed to be a "drought-breaker" for the region. Waikato farmer John Glenn said longer periods of rain are needed to be a "drought-breaker" for the region.

Source: Stuff February 19, 2020 03:00 UTC