'Switch' behind flash drought in Puerto Rico uncovered

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Apr 6, 2026, 5:20 pm111 ptsTrending
In Puerto Rico, drought doesn't always arrive slowly. Sometimes, it appears in days. That speed can leave producers scrambling, reservoirs dropping, and communities facing water restrictions before they can react. In a place often associated with heavy rain and hurricanes, drought is often overlooked, but very…

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