Massachusetts officials announced Friday that the Vineyard is once again in a drought, this time a significant one.
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper provided an update, noting that while much of the rest of the state has seen improvements — Nantucket was upgraded from critical to significant drought — the Vineyard went from no drought status at all to a Level 2.
The state had not classified the Island as being in a drought since July. Tepper’s office recommends conserving water for businesses and residents.
“Although we are seeing gradual improvements, there is still a way to go before we return to normal,” Tepper said in a release issued Friday. “We can all contribute to reducing stress on our water systems by being mindful of our indoor water use.”
During October, Massachusetts received rainfall ranging from three to 10 inches, with the Southeast region seeing the highest totals. Tepper’s office reports, however, that over the past three to six months, many areas have shown deficits in precipitation.
The forecast rainfall will continue to bring relief to most regions of the state.
The current state drought began in 2024.
All the recent rain has significantly made the drought worse. Let’s hope for a dry spell.
How does this year compare to the last ten?
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