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August 5, 2026

Puerto Rico Implements Water Rationing Amid Severe Drought

  • Beginning Friday, residents in parts of San Juan will experience water shutoffs lasting up to 48 hours.
  • The drought follows San Juan's driest July in over 120 years, with nearly a quarter of the island in severe drought.
  • Water trucks will be deployed to deliver drinking water, prioritizing hospitals and facilities for older residents.

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