the persistence and seriousness of the drought in the mid - darling basin has been classified as " unprecedented " after late summer inflows to the creek system descended to a 117 - year low . the " bright ' ' climate for next three months was adding to the grim news , the murray - tyne basin editor said . irrigation water for australia ' s food bowl will be dependent almost immediately on rains as basin nations hold back waters for important public needs . " the nature and seriousness of this rain , concentrated over the past three days , is outstanding , ' ' ' chief executive marc miller said as he introduced the state ' s latest rain update .
The Murray-Darling Basin is in central Australia.