The bar chart compares the water levels in reservoirs in six Australian cities in October 2009 and October 2010.
Overall, it is clear that the water levels in most cities increased over the given period. However, Brisbane was the only city to see a decrease, while Sydney’s levels remained relatively steady.
Looking at the cities with positive trends, Melbourne recorded the highest figures in 2010, reaching around 90%. Similarly, the water levels in Darwin and Canberra also rose gradually, climbing to approximately 80% and 75% respectively. Perth also saw a rise, although its figures were lower, going from about 35% to over 40%.
In contrast, the water levels in Brisbane fell from just under 40% in 2009 to 30% in 2010. Finally, the figures for Sydney remained unchanged at around 60% in both years.
