Drought conditions easing in Massachusetts
1/10/2025 12:31:15 PM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Massachusetts
Barnstable County, MA
Berkshire County, MA
Bristol County, MA
Dukes County, MA
Essex County, MA
Franklin County, MA
Hampden County, MA
Hampshire County, MA
Middlesex County, MA
Nantucket County, MA
Norfolk County, MA
Plymouth County, MA
Suffolk County, MA
Worcester County, MA
Start Date: 1/8/2025
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The Central, Northeast, and Connecticut River Valley regions in Massachusetts were downgraded from a Level-3 Critical Drought to a Level-2 Significant Drought. The Western and Southeast Regions were also changed from a Level-3 Critical Drought to a Level-1 Mild Drought status due to improved conditions. The Cape and Islands regions remained in a Level-1 Mild Drought.
Mass.gov Energy and Environmental Affairs (Boston, Ma.), Jan 8, 2025
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