US declares drought disaster for areas in Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist | AP News

Global Climate Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:54:15 GMT High confidence — 84/100

government announced a drought disaster on Wednesday for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.

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government announced a drought disaster on Wednesday for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.

Sources: ABC News, The Independent, AP