A leading Australian climatologist is saying that the drought could break in the next few weeks due to promising signs, reported the ABC's Landline television program.
Roger Stone, the University of Southern Queensland, told the ABC program that recent rainfall in parts of Australia 'maybe' a sign of what is to come, since May is usually an indicator of the rainfall pattern for the rest of the year.
Reverend Col Stringer, the Australian President of the International Convention of Faith Ministries International, said that although the rain did not herald an end to the drought, but it provided a welcome boost to farmers. The rain came within days of the Prime Minister calling the nation to prayer, said the reverend.
The reverend went on to urge Christians to 'get serious about praying and believing for rain.' Further the reverend said that when the rain comes no one can claim glory for it, except God alone.
"The great thing about it all is when the rain comes - no man, no group, no leader, or denomination denomination can claim the glory – everyone from Bob Brown to John Howard will know it is God," remarked Reverend Stringer.