Puerto Rico Drought Crisis Deepens | Tulsa News

Puerto Rico is in crisis as the U.S. government declares a drought disaster for over two dozen towns, with more than 33% of the island in extreme drought and another 30% in severe drought. July shattered records as San Juan’s driest and second-hottest month in over 120 years. Farmers—whether growing hydroponic veggies, coffee, or plantains—are forced to halt production or sell livestock at rock-bottom prices. Governor González pushed hard for federal aid, and emergency loans are now available, but farmers must document losses first. Water rationing affects over 180,000 residents, with 48-hour cutoffs rotating through neighborhoods. The National Guard is distributing purified water, while crumbling infrastructure and recurring El Niño cycles compound the problem—this isn’t the first time Puerto Rico has faced such brutal water shortages. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e108539ffdd0b3fa