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Jenniffer González Announces Water Rationing for Puerto Rico Cities Amid Severe Drought

Jenniffer González will implement water rationing measures across San Juan and several other major cities in Puerto Rico starting Friday. More than 180,000 customers will face 48-hour water cutoffs on an alternating schedule as the territory faces a deepening drought and persistent extreme heat. Jenniffer González attributed the crisis to weather conditions, noting that the situation is currently out of the government's hands. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that nearly 25 percent of the territory is experiencing a severe drought, while 36 percent is under a moderate drought. Meteorologists warn that dry conditions are expected to persist until at least September. To address the immediate shortage, Luis González Delgado, president of Puerto Rico’s water and sewer system, announced that large trucks will distribute potable water, prioritizing hospitals and residences for older people. While some residents, such as community leader Marcia Soler París, expressed frustration over existing shortages, the governor acknowledged that the agency's infrastructure has suffered from decades of underinvestment and inadequate maintenance.

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