Deluge in Australia drenches fires and eases 3-year drought February 09, 2020 at 08:03PM

Experts say it will take some time yet to know to what extent the rainfall has replenished dried-up rivers and quenched parched soil in some inland areas most affected by the 3-year drought. Fire authorities had a reason to celebrate, with many wildfires being extinguished or significantly dampened down by the rain.