Extreme drought covers one-third of Puerto Rico as water rationing hits seven municipalities

The US Drought Monitor reports that 33% of the island is in extreme drought, a figure that nearly doubled in a week, while seven municipalities face 48-hour water cuts.

Mateo Reyes

Americas Correspondent

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The US Drought Monitor reported on July 31 that 33% of Puerto Rico is in extreme drought, which is nearly double the 17% recorded the previous week. ^[1]