Health & Weather — Encanto News

Over 61% of Puerto Rico is experiencing drought conditions, with 10.5% in severe drought, impacting agriculture and water resources. The U.S. Drought Monitor details worsening moisture.

Loíza, Canóvanas, and Río Grande have been added to Puerto Rico's water emergency declaration as severe droughts dry out municipal reservoirs.

A major substation failure has triggered widespread rolling blackouts in Puerto Rico, highlighting the ongoing fragility of the LUMA-operated grid.

Hurricane Ernesto knocked out power for half of Puerto Rico, dropping 12 inches of rain and triggering mudslides in the central mountains.

Hurricane Ernesto knocked out power for half of Puerto Rico, dropping over 10 inches of rain and triggering flash floods in eastern municipalities.

Coastal residents in northern Puerto Rico are preparing for an active weather season, reinforcing homes against rising tides and coastal erosion.

Hurricane Ernesto knocked out power for half of Puerto Rico, dropping torrential rain and causing severe flooding across several mountain municipalities.