Residents were thrilled when rain fell in drought-struck parts of the New South Wales Central West on January 6.

Locals in Dubbo, Parkes, Cowra, and Billimari reported some of their most significant downpours in months. Billimari resident Lauren, who filmed this video of her daughter Caprice, said the community hadn’t received substantial rain for a whole year.

“We haven’t had a good fall for close to 12 months,” she told Storyful, adding that about 10 ml fell on her property in the downpour.

Caprice decided to take advantage of the big wet, making “rain angels” on her family’s deck. However while the downpour was welcome, it provided only temporary relief to the area.

“Unfortunately it will only bring weeds at this time of year. But it has filled some tanks and a dam or two, and settled the dust for the time being,” Lauren said.

At least 99 per cent of the New South Wales Central West is classified as under “intense drought” conditions, according to data from the state’s Department of Primary Industries. Credit: @Loz Mick Caprice via Storyful