When did the Murray-Darling Basin drought start?

There is no specific starting point for the Murray-Darling Basin drought, as it is an ongoing issue that has persisted in various forms for many years. The Basin has experienced several severe droughts in the past, including the Millennium Drought (1997-2009) and the Big Dry (2012-2019). These droughts have had significant impacts on the Basin's water resources, ecosystems, and communities.