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Changes in water use on the River Murray system have highlighted concerns regarding the risk of shortfall. This is when water cannot be delivered to water users when and where it is needed.

The following can be attributed to Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) Executive Director of River Management, Andrew Reynolds.

This update provides an overview on how the Murray–Darling Basin Authority is managing Hume Dam and Dartmouth Dam during the current high flows. It is accurate as of 10am (AEDT), Wednesday 9 November 2022 but conditions may change rapidly.

This update provides an overview on how the Murray–Darling Basin Authority is managing Hume Dam and Dartmouth Dam during the current high flows. It is accurate as of midday (AEDT), Wednesday 2 November 2022 but conditions may change rapidly.

The following can be attributed to Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) Executive Director of River Management Andrew Reynolds.

Current high flows in the Murray present an enormous challenge for communities and an ever-changing situation for river operators, including the MDBA.

Landholders and river users, including pumpers, on the Mitta Mitta River are advised to take into account the forecast releases of water from Dartmouth Dam and make any necessary adjustment to their river activities.

Flows in the River Murray System vary widely depending on a range of factors, including rainfall, inflows, evaporation, and demand for water for human use.

This update provides an overview on how the Murray–Darling Basin Authority is managing Hume Dam and Dartmouth Dam during the current high flows. It is accurate as of midday (AEDT), Wednesday 26 October 2022 but conditions may change rapidly.

This update provides an overview on how the Murray–Darling Basin Authority is managing Hume Dam and Dartmouth Dam during the current high flows. It is accurate as of midday (AEDT), Wednesday 19 October 2022 but conditions may change rapidly.