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'Not a drop': Anger grows as Puerto Rico begins rationing water

Puerto Rico's government began cutting water service to people's homes this week, amid a severe drought that's exposing major weaknesses in the island's water delivery infrastructure.

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Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.

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'Not a drop': Anger grows as Puerto Rico begins rationing water

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Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"

Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.

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