Puerto Rican politician, current Resident Commissioner
Puerto Rico’s northeast faces 48-hour water rationing as heat persists. Officials warn that outages are spreading and infrastructure remains underfunded, with government and lawmakers pressing for accountability amid protests and protests.
Puerto Rico’s water rationing remains in effect for 48-hour cycles across San Juan and surrounding municipalities as drought and aging infrastructure strain supplies. Officials have not set an end date, while water trucks prioritize hospitals and elder care. The crisis, driven by dry weather and underinvestment in the water system, persists into August 2026.