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Drought in Puerto Rico to Worsen Due to Global Warming

Published Aug 28, 2026, 1:13 PM ASTvia Centro de Periodismo Investigativo

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  • Drought in Puerto Rico will continue and increase
  • More than 20 international scientists contributed to the study
  • Global warming is the primary cause of the increasing droughts

Why this matters: For Puerto Rico, this means worsening water scarcity and increased strain on the island’s already vulnerable water infrastructure and ecosystems.

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A new study warns that drought in Puerto Rico will continue and increase. More than 20 international scientists found that droughts like the one the island is experiencing will become more frequent if global warming is not stopped.

The study’s findings suggest a dire future for the island’s water resources if action is not taken to address climate change.

SourceCentro de Periodismo Investigativo

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