Puerto Rico has begun rationing water supplies as an intense drought puts pressure on reservoirs and the island’s water system. The measures are intended to manage limited supplies as dry conditions continue to affect access to running water in communities across the territory.
Reports said hundreds of thousands of residents woke up without running water as rationing took effect. The disruptions have added to daily difficulties for households and businesses, with some residents describing the situation as particularly severe.
The crisis has also drawn attention to Puerto Rico’s aging water infrastructure, which has long complicated the distribution and reliability of supplies. Authorities are expected to continue managing availability according to local conditions while drought conditions persist, though the duration and broader effects of the rationing remain uncertain.
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