Moderate and Severe Drought Increases to 60.8% in Puerto Rico
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24.8 percent of Puerto Rico’s territory suffers severe drought and 36 percent moderate drought, reported yesterday by the US Drought Monitor
SAN JUAN – The drought continued to expand in Puerto Rico during the last week, to the point that 60.8 percent of the territory is already under moderate or severe drought conditions, according to the latest update of Drought.gov’s Drought Monitor, with data valid as of July 28, 2026. The report shows that 36.0 percent of the island has moderate drought and another 24.8 percent face severe drought. In addition, 21.6 percent remain in abnormally …
The drought continued to expand in Puerto Rico during the last week, to the point that 60.8 percent of the territory is already under moderate or severe drought conditions, according to the latest update of Drought.gov's Drought Monitor, with data valid as of July 28, 2026. The report reflects: 36 percent of the island has moderate drought 24.8 percent face severe drought. In addition, 21.6 percent remain in abnormally dry condition, while no ar…
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