US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist
US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist.
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National story. 11 articles from 10 sources. Updated Aug 26, 2026.
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3 sourcesU.S. declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico after driest month on record for San Juan
Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer
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6 sourcesRan by 9 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, WKBN Youngstown, +3 more
U.S. declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist
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U.S. declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist
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