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(CNN Spanish) - In the midst of the covid-19 pandemic facing Puerto Rico, Governor Wanda Vázquez declared a state of emergency due to drought for the entire island and prioritized attention to the affected regions.
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority also confirmed that the water rationing plan will begin on Thursday, July 2 and that it will impact the municipalities of San Juan, Carolina, Trujillo Alto and Canóvanas.
Service interruptions will be 24 hours and with an alternate day to various locations in these municipalities.
"This Government has taken all the necessary measures to safeguard public order and protect the life, safety, and property of citizens and the Government amidst the great challenges that Puerto Rico has had to face in the face of recent emergency situations.
“During the past weeks, we have been facing a period of low precipitation, which is coupled with the continuous aftershocks that continue to occur due to the earthquake of January 7, 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic, which threatens the general welfare, including the basic services and the health of our citizens, "said the governor.
Vázquez indicated that, in his most recent report of June 25, 2020, the US National Weather Service, through the Drought Monitor, classified 29 municipalities in a period of moderate meteorological drought and 21 municipalities in a period of severe meteorological drought.
Moderate and severe drought, as defined by said Drought Monitor, involves potential damage to crops, pastures, rivers, reservoirs and wells, and represents a decrease in water and intermittent water levels.
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