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Consistent rainfall has improved drought indices in nearly all regions but limited water use and additional precipitation is still needed in order to fully recover from prolonged drought

13 Applicants Awarded Funds to Improve Water Management and Enhance Climate Resiliency Across Massachusetts

Connecticut River Valley region has been raised to a Level – 3 Critical Drought, and the Western region has been raised to a Level – 2 Significant Drought

Central and Northeast regions have been raised to a Level – 3 Critical Drought, Southeast, Cape and Islands regions have been raised to a Level – 2 Significant Drought

Central, Northeast, and Connecticut River Valley regions have been downgraded to a Level-2 Significant Drought, Western and Southeast regions have been lowered to a Level-1 Mild Drought

Most of the State Remains in Level 3-Critical Drought, Cape and Islands Region has been Raised to a Level-1 Mild Drought

Most of Massachusetts now in a Level 3-Critical Drought, except for Cape and Islands Regions

Most of Massachusetts now in a Level 2-Significant or Level 3-Critical Drought

Localized Drought Declared in Boston Harbor and Hudson Basin’s

Extreme Localized Drought Declared in Parker River Basin

Other Regions Remain in Normal Conditions

Recent flooding in Western Massachusetts underscores the rapidly changing climate