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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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U.S. declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico after driest month on record for San Juan
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