# Puerto Rico to start rotating water rationing amid severe drought

https://mins.news/en/item/15483

- Reuters, 2026-08-06 19:01 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/puerto-rico-begin-water-rationing-due-intense-drought-2026-08-06/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a74d9f869018900011c3371

> Puerto Rico authorities said the island will introduce a rotating water rationing program on Friday because of an intense drought. The measure will apply across Puerto Rico. Tens of thousands of people will be required to go without water for periods of 48 hours at a time.

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