Perth on track for warmest June ever while WA farmers suffer

CITY dwellers enjoying Perth’s run of glorious sunny winter days have been urged to spare a thought for WA farmers in desperate need of rain.

While the weekend sunshine lured crowds to Perth’s beaches and playgrounds, WA’s long dry spell is causing havoc for grain growers.

Weather Bureau duty forecaster Ricus Lombard said Perth was on track for its warmest June on record after averaging 23C for the first two weeks of winter.

The city has received just 26mm of rain this month, well below the June average of 172mm…

Source: Perth on track for warmest June ever while WA farmers suffer | Perth Now