Deluge in Australia drenches fires and eases 3-year drought

Experts say it will take some time yet to know to what extent the rainfall has replenished dried-up rivers and quenched parched soil in some inland areas most affected by the 3-year drought. Fire authorities had a reason to celebrate, with many wildfires being extinguished or significantly dampened down by the rain.

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