Puerto Rico imposes water rationing amid record drought

San Juan — Governor Jenniffer González‑Colón said she does not know how long the current rationing measures will remain in effect. The governor made the remark during a press briefing on Thursday, responding to inquiries about the duration of restrictions that were imposed earlier this month to stabilize the island’s electricity grid after a series of severe weather events and infrastructure failures.

The rationing, which limits power usage during peak hours and imposes rolling blackouts in certain municipalities, was introduced in early March as utilities struggled to balance supply with demand amid damaged transmission lines and reduced generation capacity. Officials have indicated that the measures are intended to prevent widespread outages while repairs are completed, but they have not provided a definitive timeline for lifting the restrictions. The governor emphasized that the administration will continue to monitor the situation closely and will adjust policies as conditions improve, urging residents to conserve energy and follow utility guidelines.