NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 26, 2026Miami-Dade
U.S. government declares drought disaster for over 20 Puerto Rican municipalities
The U.S. government has officially declared a drought disaster across more than 20 cities and towns in Puerto Rico. This designation comes as water supply issues intensify across the island with no immediate relief forecast.
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The allows affected municipalities to access federal resources and support to manage the ongoing water shortages impacting residents and local infrastructure.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government declared a drought disaster on Wednesday.
- The declaration covers more than 20 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- Water supply problems are currently worsening across the island.
- Meteorological forecasts indicate no immediate relief from dry conditions.
Who's Mentioned
organizationRAFI“Non-profit organization assisting farmers.”organizationU.S. government“The entity issuing the disaster declaration.”other26“Number of municipalities included in the disaster declaration.”personIrving Rodríguez“Secretary of Agriculture of Puerto Rico.”personMiguel Romero“Mayor of San Juan.”other180,000“Number of water customers affected by rationing.”locationPuerto Rico“The territory affected by the drought.”organizationU.S. Department of Agriculture“Federal agency that declared the drought disaster.”personFello Pérez“Technical assistance provider for RAFI.”other78“Total number of municipalities in Puerto Rico.”other300“Number of farms in Lajas dependent on a specific irrigation canal.”personNaia Seda“Local farmer affected by the drought.”personJenniffer González“Governor of Puerto Rico who requested the disaster declaration.”locationSan Juan“The location where the report was filed.”