Hundreds of Thousands in Puerto Rico Wake Up With No Running Water as Rationing Begins: 'It's Brutal'

TL;DR

Water rationing has begun in San Juan and six other municipalities, affecting over 180,000 customer accounts.
Customers are divided into two groups, alternating between having and not having water for at least 48 hours at a time.
The rationing is caused by a severe drought, with July being the driest month in over 120 years in San Juan.
Puerto Rico's water system is strained by decades of underinvestment, deferred maintenance, and aging infrastructure, leading to significant water loss.
Similar rationing measures were previously implemented in 2020 and 2015.

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