Level 2-Significant Drought for Islands Region of Massachusetts
4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Dukes County, MA
Nantucket County, MA
Start Date: 12/13/2023
- End Date: 4/18/2024
Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket were no longer in drought and became drought-free like the rest of the state after several months of above-average rainfall eased the dryness.
CapeCod.com (Hyannis, Mass.), April 18, 2024
Three months of near-normal rainfall has led the Islands Region to be eased from Level 2-Significant Drought to Level 1-Mild Drought. The rest of the state remained in Level 0-Normal Conditions.
Mass.gov (Boston), March 8, 2024
Massachusetts officials have designated a Level 2-Significant Drought for Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket after two months of scarce rainfall, low groundwater levels since June and atypical temperatures. People and businesses in these areas were to reduce overall water use and follow local guidance on water restrictions.
CapeCod.com (Hyannis, Ma.), Dec 14, 2023
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