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Puerto Rico’s Water Crisis Deepens | New York City News
Puerto Rico’s capital, San Juan, and surrounding areas are now under strict water rationing affecting over 180,000 homes and businesses, with residents rotating between 48- or even 72-hour waterless periods. The crisis stems from a deadly combination of severe drought and crumbling infrastructure—decades of neglect have caused massive water loss through leaks before it even reaches customers. People are scrambling to stockpile containers, while low-income families and the elderly rely on neighbors for survival. With no end in sight and meteorologists warning rain alone won’t fix it, this…
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