Parts of western and central Connecticut are now in “extreme drought,” according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
More than 40 percent of the state was upgraded on Thursday morning from severe drought to extreme drought amid deficits of close to 20 inches since Jan. 1, 2015. See Ryan Hanarahan's story for a more in-depth explanation.
In October, Gov. Dannel Malloy issued the first ever drought watch for the six counties in the state and asked residents to be mindful of water consumption and limit unnecessary water usage when possible.
Eastern Connecticut is in moderate drought, while part of central Connecticut is in severe drought.
U.S. Drought Monitor for Connecticut
In New Canaan, police are warning residents to expect delays on Jelliff Mill between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. for the next two to four weeks for emergency service work because of the drought.
The said it's for installation of a temporary water line because of the drought.
