Puerto Rico Morning BriefSaturday, August 15, 2026
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This morning in Puerto Rico
- San Juan / Condado5.3 ft est. · E 17 kt
- Rincón3.9 ft est.
- Vieques / Esperanza6 ft est. · ENE 19 kt
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The Carraízo reservoir showed continued fluctuation this week, with levels rising 7 centimeters to 37.86 meters on Day Seven before falling 1 centimeter to 37.85 meters on Day Eight. Despite the day-to-day variation, the reservoir remains within the ajustes band, sitting between 0.85 and 0.86 meters above the control line.
In public health news, a recent study found that alcohol consumption during pregnancy in Puerto Rico has risen by 50% over the past decade, marking a significant increase in this health indicator.
On the sports front, the Santeros de Aguada edged out the Vaqueros de Bayamón 95-93 in overtime, extending the Baloncesto Superior Nacional championship series. Meanwhile, in fashion and culture, Italian jewelry designer Carlo Mariani of the Mariani 1878 house is set to visit Puerto Rico on August 28 and 29 to showcase the brand's latest collections at Lido.
