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Puerto Rico’s Water Crisis Deepens | Bend News
Puerto Rico is in crisis as a brutal drought triggers rolling 48-hour water shut-offs for over 180,000 households, fueled by record-low reservoirs and the island’s hottest, driest July in over a century—compounded by nearly 1,000 wildfires. With a state of emergency declared, mayors now coordinate with agencies to distribute water via trucks and install cisterns in public housing, while federal experts join forces to combat the emergency. Amid soaring heat and mounting fears, officials vow to keep tourism alive, ensuring hotels stay operational—and water flowing—for visitors and residents…
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