MAINE, USA — A map updated Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor shows dryer conditions in Maine, with some areas now classified as being in "extreme drought."

Counties partially in "extreme drought" conditions include Oxford, Franklin, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Waldo, Hancock, and Washington, according to the map.

This is a sharp change from the last update , which showed most of Maine in "moderate" to "severe" drought conditions, with the northern region not experiencing any dry conditions.

The map now shows northern Maine in "abnormally dry" conditions, and mid-regions in "moderate" to "severe" drought.

Southern Maine and most coastal areas are also in "severe" drought, according to the map.

The monitor now estimates over 1.2 million Mainers are in drought areas.

According to the

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