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Extreme drought now covers 44% of Puerto Rico

Source: FlexChar · Published Sep 4, 2026, 2:12 PM

In Science, FlexChar puts this story at the center of the day: Puerto Rico’s normally rainy season has instead brought a severe and fast-growing drought. By August 25, three-quarters of the territory was in at least moderate drought, with extreme drought covering 44 percent and some areas receiving less than 20 percent of their usual rainfal FlexChar is surfacing it because it is driving searches and conversation right now.

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