Water Rationing Begins in Puerto Rico Amid Drought Crisis: "It's Brutal" As hundreds of thousands of residents in Puerto Rico woke up to find their taps dry, it was clear that the island's water crisis had reached a boiling point – or rather, a drought stricken one.
The rationing measures put in place by the government were a grim reminder of decades long neglect of the island's infrastructure and the devastating impact of climate change.
The severity of the situation wasn't just about numbers: 180,000 customer accounts affected, with 65% of water lost through leaks and aging pipes.