NewzPuerto Rico is experiencing a significant escalation in drought conditions, with the area classified under extreme drought rising to 17% of the territory. This figure represents nearly double the 9.49% recorded just one week prior.
The worsening environmental conditions have directly impacted local infrastructure, leading to the deterioration of water reservoirs. Consequently, more than half a million people are currently subject to water-related restrictions or service disruptions.
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