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Boston Globe
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Boston Globe
Drought lifts in most of Massachusetts, but Cape still remains with significant rainfall deficit
Earlier this month, only Central Mass. had pulled out of the persistent drought, according to the state data. 'Recent rain has improved streamflow and reduced fire risk across the state,' Energy and Environmental Affairs officials said Tuesday. 'However, drought conditions continue to affect groundwater levels, which typically take longer to recover.' Related : Advertisement Most parts of the state received about 4 to 6 inches of rainfall so far this month, while the Cape saw substantially less, about 3 inches or less. This recent report from the state is in line with the most recent Advertisement Conditions as of May 15, according to the US Drought Monitor. US Drought Monitor Much of the region had been running prolonged rainfall deficits of anywhere from 8 inches to over a foot of rain since the extremely dry conditions began in late August 2024. This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates. Marianne Mizera can be reached at
Boston Globe
09-04-2025
- Climate
- Boston Globe
Most of Massachusetts pulls out of severe drought. Boston area, Cape rainfall still lags.
Just February and March averaged 7.34 inches of precipitation statewide, which was slightly above the average of 7.28 inches, according to NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). Related : Advertisement However, the state's Drought Management Task Force said eastern Mass. is still lagging. Cape Cod and the islands, however, have been 40 percent below average in precipitation since October and remain in a 'significant drought.' Boston and areas north and west of the city (Middlesex and Essex counties) that were in 'critical drought' have been downgraded to 'significant drought' status, according to the task force. Those regions have had a precipitation deficit of 8 inches since Sept. 1, according to NCEI data. Meteorologically, we have had significantly less precipitation since mid-August last year. As a result, the Advertisement Much of New England remains in a moderate drought, according to the US Drought Monitor. Boston Globe At its worst, the drought had Marianne Mizera can be reached at
