Puerto Rico imposes water rationing amid record drought

Puerto Rico will begin rotating water rationing in San Juan and other cities on Friday, affecting over 180,000 residents who will lose water for 48-hour periods. Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez said the measures are necessary due to extreme drought and heat, with no end in sight. July was the driest month in San Juan in over 120 years, and dry conditions are expected to persist until at least September. The water authority will prioritize hospitals and elder care facilities for water distribution.