https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-declares-drought-disaster-for-parts-of-puerto-rico-as-dry-conditions-persistContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-declares-drought-disaster-for-parts-of-puerto-rico-as-dry-conditions-persisthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-declares-drought-disaster-for-parts-of-puerto-rico-as-dry-conditions-persist#u51764Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:50:26 +0000The US government has declared a drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist. Residents are being urged to limit water use amid leaks and rationing. The drought has affected farmers, with Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands eligible for emergency loans. The situation has been exacerbated by the driest month on record for San Juan.Why it mattersPuerto Rico is experiencing a severe drought, with San Juan recording its driest month ever. The drought has led to water rationing and concerns about the trustworthiness of the tap water. The situation has prompted a response from