Significant drought for most of Massachusetts
9/9/2025 5:21:06 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: 9/9/2025
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A "significant" drought was declared for the majority of Massachusetts, including central and western regions, the northeast part of the state, Cape Cod and Nantucket. Southeast portions of the state are experiencing mild drought. Rainfall has been below normal for the past three months.
The public was urged to conserve water. Cities in significant drought were to immediately limit or prohibit vehicle and pavement washing.
CBS Boston (Mass.), Sep 9, 2025
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