Drought in NSW worsens

Figures released yesterday show the drought in New South Wales is worsening, with 73.6 per cent of the state now affected, compared with the October figure of 67.7 per cent.

A further 24.5 per cent of the state is marginal, meaning just 1.9 per cent of NSW is considered to be satisfactory.

The figures, released by the Department of Primary Industries, show more of the state is affected by drought than at any time in the past two years.