US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist

Global Climate Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:03:15 GMT Moderate confidence — 67/100

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