New Hampshire faces drought as residents urged to conserve water

During a recent government meeting, officials addressed the ongoing drought conditions affecting New Hampshire, with 27% of the state currently classified as \"abnormally dry.\" This designation primarily impacts areas including most of Hillsborough County, Rockingham County, and parts of the Seacoast and upper valley regions.

In light of these conditions, residents are encouraged to limit outdoor water usage. Recommendations include watering gardens overnight to reduce evaporation, focusing on vegetable gardens, and postponing activities such as power washing and car washing, except at commercial car washes.

Officials noted that while recent rain may have provided temporary relief, it is unlikely to significantly alter the drought classification, which is set to be updated on Thursday. They emphasized the need for sustained rainfall to effectively address the drought and prevent escalation to more severe levels, as experienced in previous years. The meeting underscored the importance of proactive measures to mitigate the impact of drought conditions moving forward.