In Victoria, residents are being urged to conserve more water as the city enters Stage III of its drought contingency plan. High atmospheric pressures have caused hotter temperatures and less rainfall, resulting in a significant decrease in the Guadalupe River’s flow – the city’s water source. This has affected the city’s ability to pump water. Last year’s drought was different due to the region’s lack of rain. If the drought persists, the city might reach Stage IV for the first time since 2015.