As storms hit much of PR, latest weekly figures reflect gradual easing of drought conditions

As strong storms impacted large parts of Puerto Rico on Thursday, the National Weather Service in San Juan issued a warning about wind gusts of up to 30 miles per hour, heavy rain and frequent lightning. Meanwhile, the U.S. Drought Monitor released its latest data for the island, which indicated that 68% of Puerto Rico is experiencing some level of drought, while 37.1% of the territory is classified as being in extreme drought. The numbers for the most part showed the continuation of a…

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