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Puerto Rico Implements Water Rationing Amid Severe Drought

Over 180,000 households in Puerto Rico face water rationing as the island experiences its worst drought in decades.

Puerto Rico Implements Water Rationing Amid Severe Drought
Photo: Katholische Jungschar Österreichs · Openverse · BY-SA

Puerto Rico is currently experiencing a significant drought, prompting authorities to implement water rationing for more than 180,000 households and businesses. This situation has been described as the worst drought the island has faced in decades.

The ongoing drought has led to the depletion of reservoirs, necessitating a 48-hour rationing schedule to manage the limited water supply.