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US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist

US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist
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The U.S. government announced a drought disaster on Wednesday for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.S. Caribbean territory, with no relief in sight. More than 33% of Puerto Rico is under extreme drought, and another 30% under a severe drought....

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