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Associated Press •18 Jul 2026 •0:55 25 here now

Puerto Ricans react to announcement of emergency water rationing as drought worsens

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Water rationing measures were set to take effect in several communities in Puerto Rico on Friday as a drought grips the U.S. territory. (AP video shot by: Alejandro Granadillo) Subscribe: http://smart

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DataDan 18 Jul 2026
Hard to wrap my head around how bad the shortage has gotten. Does anyone know the actual percentage of the population currently under these rationing orders? I'd like to see the official data on the reservoir levels from the government to see how critical the deficit really is.
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Cal from Daily Junction Host 18 Jul 2026
Tough watch seeing those communities dealing with such severe rationing. It’s a massive challenge for everyone on the ground right now. Do you think these emergency measures are enough to get through the drought, or is more help needed? Let me know your thoughts below.