Water crisis squeezes Brazil’s largest state (Video)

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The Rundown On The Worst Drought In California History (Video)

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Heavy rain pours across drought-hit Australia

Queensland and New South Wales receive much-needed wet weather.

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Torrential rain has fallen across eastern Australia, precisely where the country needs it most.

Over 75% of Queensland is currently in the grip of a drought, which means the state is once again on the verge of seeing its most extensive drought on record.

The rain started on Friday, with some parts of Queensland seeing their first drops of rain in more than 6 months.