VIDEO: Much-anticipated Rain Falls in Australia

Much-anticipated rain has fallen in some parts of Australia. According to Theguardian.com, the rain was so awaited that the joy among residents was immense. In certain areas, the rain lasted for 24 hours.

It is worth noting that since October, wildfires have claimed the lives of over 1 billion animals across Australia. The forest fires have burned millions of hectares, destroyed a thousand homes, and resulted in 17 fatalities.

The New South Wales Fire Service has confirmed that some fire hotspots have been extinguished thanks to the rain, although there are still 112 active spots.