U.S. declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico after driest month on record for San Juan
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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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Aug 26, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
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U.S. declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico after driest month on record for San Juan(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist(opens original report in a new tab)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. territory, with no relief in sight — ABC News
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