Puerto Rico Morning BriefThursday, August 27, 2026
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This morning in Puerto Rico
- San Juan / Condado2.6 ft est. · E 14 kt
- Rincón1.9 ft est.
- Vieques / Esperanza3.3 ft est. · ENE 10 kt
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Puerto Rico's water supply remains a point of concern in today's briefing. The Carraízo reservoir fell 4 centimeters to 37.26 meters, placing it in the "ajustes" band and just 0.26 meters above the control line, with roughly 6.5 days of supply remaining at the current pace. A separate reading showed Carraízo at 37.30 meters after a 2 cm drop, also in the ajustes band, 0.30 meters above the control line, with about 15 days remaining at that pace. Meanwhile, the La Plata reservoir was reported at 45.15 meters.
In education news, Dr. Kenira J. Thompson García has been appointed president of Ponce Health Sciences University, taking on leadership of the institution.
On the financial front, Puerto Rico will receive $124.7 million as part of a settlement with Meta related to harms attributed to social media platforms.
Rounding out today's stories, San Sebastián, a town in the western part of Puerto Rico's Cordillera Central, is highlighted for its blend of history and entertainment offerings for visitors.
