Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"

Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.

The disaster has put yet another spotlight on the government’s inability to provide basic services, deepening frustration among residents already plagued by regular power outages.

Puerto Rico To Begin Water Rationing Due To Intense Drought  HuffPost

Aug 6 - Puerto Rico will begin a rotating water rationing program on Friday across the island in response to intense drought, authorities said, in a plan that forces tens of thousands of people to go without water for 48 hours at a time.

USA-PUERTORICO/WATER (PIX):Puerto Rico to begin water rationing due to intense drought

The drought is worsening, but thousands of Puerto Ricans were already experiencing water shortages up to a year before for unknown reasons.

Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez says she does not know how long the rationing measures will remain in place.

Residents will lose running water for up to 48 hours at a time under a rotating rationing schedule

Puerto Rico will implement water rationing measures in San Juan and other major cities as a drought grips the U.S. territory with no relief in sight.

Puerto Rico will implement water rationing measures in San Juan and other major cities as a drought grips the U.S. territory with no relief in sight