Puerto Rico Went From No Drought to Extreme Drought in Just Months
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Puerto Rico Went From No Drought to Extreme Drought in Just Months
Puerto Rico went from no drought to widespread extreme drought in just months as rainfall collapsed and water shortages spread. Puerto Rico usually enters its wet season in May. In 2026, however, the expected rains largely failed to arrive through late August, leaving much of the U.S. territory in drought. The prolonged dry spell has [...]
The extent of drought in Puerto Rico declined during the last week, from 75.2 percent to 69.1 percent of the territory, according to the update of the United States Drought Monitor with data valid as of September 8.
Puerto Rico faces a severe water crisis after months of drought, leading the governor to declare a state of emergency and implement water rationing in various locations. The situation worsened with the...
SAN JUAN – The extent of the drought in Puerto Rico decreased during the last...
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