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Desperate water shortage in Puerto Rico
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August 8, 2026
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Aug 8, 20261:54Now PlayingA major humanitarian crisis is unfolding in an American city. Hundreds of thousands of people in and around San Juan, Puerto Rico are facing rolling water shutoffs brought on by an historic drought.
NBC News’ George Solis is on the ground there tonight.
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