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Coverage dated August 26, 2026

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

Headline from WHEC Rochester

The U.S. government has announced a drought disaster for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.S. Caribbean territory with no relief in sight. More than 33% of Puerto Rico is under extreme drought and another 30% under a severe drought.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    The U.S. government has announced a drought disaster for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.S. Caribbean territory with no relief in sight. More than 33% of Puerto Rico is under extreme drought and another 30% under a severe drought.

  2. Triblive

    U.S. declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist (opens Triblive)

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    SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. 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.S. territory, with no relief in sight.

  3. WDIO Duluth

    Ticker- Puerto Rico drought (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    The U.S. government announces a drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as more than 33% of the region is under extreme drought.

  4. PBS NewsHour

    U.S. declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico after driest month on record for San Juan (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    July was the driest month on record for San Juan in more than 120 years and the second hottest for the island's capital.

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