Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures during record drought
Summary
Puerto Rico is starting water rationing in San Juan and other cities due to a severe drought. More than 180,000 people will lose water for 48 hours at a time on a rotating schedule, with no clear end to the crisis.Key Facts
- Water rationing will begin Friday, affecting over 180,000 Puerto Ricans for 48 hours at a time.
- The drought is the worst in over a century, with July being the driest month ever recorded in San Juan.
- About 25% of Puerto Rico is in severe drought, and 36% is in moderate drought.
- Experts say dry weather will likely continue until at least September, with rainfall much lower than normal.
- The island’s water system has suffered from years of poor maintenance and underinvestment.
- Large water trucks will supply drinking water, prioritizing hospitals and homes for older people.
- Some neighborhoods were already facing water shortages before the drought worsened.
- San Juan’s mayor sued the Water and Sewer Authority due to ongoing water supply problems.
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