Mild drought in Central and Northeast Massachusetts
10/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Berkshire County, MA
Essex County, MA
Middlesex County, MA
Norfolk County, MA
Plymouth County, MA
Suffolk County, MA
Worcester County, MA
Start Date: 8/13/2024
- End Date: 10/11/2024
After two months of below normal rainfall, a Level 1-Mild Drought was declared in the Central and Northeast Regions of Massachusetts. Additionally, a localized Level 1-Mild Drought was declared in the Boston Harbor Basin (partially in the Northeast and Southeast Regions) and the Hudson Basin (in the northern part of the Western Region). Due to critically low flow conditions, a localized Level-1 Mild Drought declaration remains in the Parker River Basin.
Mass.gov (Boston, Mass.), Oct 11, 2024
A localized Level-1 Mild Drought was declared in the Parker River Basin after a review of July conditions including data showing localized critically low flow conditions. All other areas in the Northeast region remain normal. A Level 1-Mild Drought, as outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, requires detailed monitoring of drought conditions, close coordination among state and federal agencies, and technical outreach and assistance to the affected municipalities.
Mass.gov Energy and Environmental Affairs (Boston), Aug 13, 2024
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