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Drought Conditions Ease Slightly In Massachusetts

http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Home/RegionalDroughtMonitor.aspx?northeast

Drought levels have eased slightly in portions of Massachusetts. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, parts of southeastern Massachusetts that had been in extreme drought are now considered to be in severe drought, one level lower but still quite serious.Overall, about 38 percent of Massachusetts remains in extreme drought, down from 52 percent in recent weeks.

Despite some recent rainfall, total precipitation since the start of 2016 in the affected areas remains well below normal.

State officials have urged residents to conserve water by reducing both indoor and outdoor usage.

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