Pandemic and other emergencies

Pandemic

For information on COVID-19 including testing and vaccinations, visit the Victorian Government Coronavirus website.

Drought

A drought is an extended period of time when a region notes a deficiency in its water supply. 

Periods of drought can have a significant social, economic, health, agricultural and environmental effects which can vary according to vulnerability.

• Agriculture Victoria provides drought management advice and assistance to primary producers
• The Bureau of Meteorology provides updates on rainfall deficiencies throughout Australia

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