Some parts of Massachusetts remain in drought
2/13/2023 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Massachusetts
Barnstable County, MA
Dukes County, MA
Essex County, MA
Franklin County, MA
Hampden County, MA
Hampshire County, MA
Middlesex County, MA
Nantucket County, MA
Suffolk County, MA
Start Date: 11/14/2022
- End Date: 2/13/2023
Drought in Massachusetts ended for the Islands, Northeast and Cape Cod Regions on Feb. 13 after five months of normal to above normal precipitation that improved groundwater, streams and lakes in drier areas. All parts of the state were back to normal conditions, according to the Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary.
Parts of Massachusetts have experienced drought conditions over the past nine months.
WWLP-22 News (Springfield, Mass.), Feb 13, 2023
Parts of Massachusetts remained in drought despite recent rain. The islands were still in Level 2 significant drought, while the Northeast Region and the Connecticut River Valley Region remained in Level 1 mild drought.
Martha’s Vineyard Times (Vineyard Haven, Mass.), Nov 16, 2022
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