water rationing
Coverage of water rationing in the Nexus archive.
- Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures as record dry conditions persist
Puerto Rico is implementing water rationing in San Juan and other cities due to a severe drought, affecting over 180,000 customers with 48-hour outages. The U.S. Drought Monitor reports 25% of Puerto Rico under severe drought and 36% under moderate drought, with dry conditions expected to persist until September. Past water shortages unrelated to the drought have also plagued areas for months.
- Tunisia’s Power and Water Crisis Fuels Public Anger
Tunisia's power and water crisis has intensified public anger due to the state electricity utility STEG's 7.36 billion dinar debt by June 2026 and unpaid bills of 6.06 billion dinars. Night-time water rationing, reducing supply by seven hours nightly since March 2023, has further strained resources. Algeria has provided some relief, though details remain unspecified.
- Puerto Rico announces emergency water rationing as drought worsens
Puerto Rico is implementing emergency water rationing as a drought worsens, exacerbating existing water shortages. The governor has declared a state of emergency in response to the crisis.
- A Terrible Winter for Snow Heads Into a Bleak Summer of Drought
Towns in the Desert and Mountain West, including Kearny, Arizona, face severe water shortages due to drought, with uneven rationing efforts. The region is experiencing a transition from a harsh winter with low snowfall to a dry summer, exacerbating water scarcity concerns.