Accumulated growing year (July to June) PED for the extreme drought year of 1997–98. PED was close to or exceeded 800 mm in some eastern regions and parts of Otago.

Accumulated growing year (July to June) Potential Evapotranspiration Deficit (PED) for the extreme drought year of 1997–98. PED, a useful drought indicator, was close to or exceeded 800 mm in some eastern regions and parts of Otago.