Severe drought affects 44% of Puerto Rico

Published on: Monday 07 September 2026

Puerto Rico is currently experiencing an unprecedented drought, with NASA-supported evaluations indicating that 75% of the island is facing at least a moderate level of drought, and 44% is classified as experiencing extreme drought as of late August. Certain regions in the south and southwest have recorded rainfall levels below 20% of their typical amounts, while San Juan has experienced one of its hottest Julys on record. The scarcity of water has led to rationing measures in various municipalities, with rivers such as the Rio Fajardo reaching historic low levels. Additionally, agricultural producers are encountering significant losses in crops and hay. This situation has prompted both a local emergency declaration and a federal disaster designation impacting over two dozen cities and towns. Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools. ai-generated

News source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/extreme-weather-events/severe-drought-affects-44-of-puerto-rico/vi-AA2bLgvE

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Severe drought affects 44% of Puerto Rico