Despite a rainy Friday, parts of New Hampshire are still in a drought, and officials said several more months of at least average precipitation are needed.
Officials said the rain is welcome, but it’s not enough to make a dent in the drought for southern New Hampshire.
"So while the last few months have been very good, we need to continue that trend to get out of the moderate drought for the southern half of the state that we’re still in," said Brandon Kernen of the Department of Environmental Services.
It shows that the northern half of the state is no longer in a drought, while southern New Hampshire is still hurting when it comes to water.
There are some encouraging signs.
Dhima said that the rain helps, but it’s not enough.
Starting May 1, there will be a partial ban on outdoor watering.
Hudson is not alone.
Plaistow also has restrictions, and it might be some time before things get back to normal.
Kernen said it will take a couple of months for the rain that’s falling Friday to penetrate to the bedrock and sand-gravel aquifers.