The drought in Massachusetts is getting worse. See map of drought levels around state
The U.S. Drought Monitor currently classifies just over 66% of the state as being in a severe drought covering most of the Boston area, North shore, Central Massachusetts and Western Massachusetts. Other parts of the state are considered to be in a moderate drought, while the Cape and Islands are currently classified as abnormally dry.
These latest maps show where severe drought has worsened in Mass., New England
More than half of Massachusetts is now experiencing severe drought conditions, according to the latest US Drought Monitor report. The western boundary has shifted from the Worcester Hills all the way to the Berkshires.
Area of severe drought in Massachusetts more than doubles for 2nd consecutive week
More than two-thirds of Massachusetts is now considered to be under severe drought, according to Thursday's update from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Severe drought area in Massachusetts more than doubles for 2nd straight week
More than two-thirds of Massachusetts is now in a severe drought, the latest U. S. Drought Monitor report showed.
2/3 of Mass. is in a severe drought, doubled for 2nd straight week
Most of Massachusetts is experiencing severe drought conditions, more than doubling for the second week in a row, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. On Nov. 5, 31.86% of the Bay State was in a severe drought.
Drought worsening in Massachusetts with no rain in sight. Could Tropical Storm Sara change things?
The size and severity of the drought in Massachusetts is growing. Often a major storm is needed to reset the jetstream.
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Watch: What to know about the drought
Should you start conserving water? Are we in for more wildfires? When will it rain? Meteorologist Dave Epstein has answers.
The Daily Free Press3d
Massachusetts declares major drought, Boston faces wildfire risks, water shortages
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'We need it to fight fires': Gov. Healey asks Massachusetts to conserve water
TODAY, GOVERNOR MAURA HEALEY THANKING FIRE CHIEFS AND FIREFIGHTERS FOR THEIR WORK IN MIDDLETON IN NORTH REDDING, WHERE A ...
The Boston Globe3d
As drought worsens, officials urge residents to ‘take shorter showers’ to conserve water
according to the drought monitor. Boston, Providence, and Portland, Maine, are having their second driest fall on record, ...