Puerto Rico to begin water rationing amid record drought in San Juan
Summary
Puerto Rico is starting water rationing in San Juan and nearby areas because of a severe drought. Many residents have faced water outages for over 100 days, and water will be cut off for 48 hours at a time under a rotating schedule as authorities work to manage the crisis.Key Facts
- Over 180,000 water customers in Puerto Rico will face 48-hour water shutoffs starting Friday.
- Rationing will affect San Juan, Carolina, Juncos, Gurabo, Trujillo Alto, Canovanas, and Loiza.
- Officials say the drought is the main cause and warn the rationing could extend to 72-hour periods.
- July was the driest and second hottest month recorded in San Juan in over 120 years.
- Nearly 25% of Puerto Rico is in severe drought, with another 36% in moderate drought.
- Water trucks will deliver drinking water, prioritizing hospitals and homes with elderly residents.
- Hospitals are prepared with protocols for operating during water shortages.
- Infrastructure problems and lack of investment in the water system have contributed to the crisis.
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