Feb 27, 2025 · Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector.

Since the 1950s, Puerto Rico has experienced several major droughts. The extreme drought of 2014–2016 required the implementation of severe water restrictions that affected over a million people and resulted in more than $14 million in agricultural losses.

In the 2015 drought, the most heavily impacted crops of Puerto Rico were grass, fodder, and plantains; together accounting for 85% of the $14 million in agricultural losses caused by drought (Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture, 2017).

Sep 25, 2024 · “July and August were months of continuous rains that impacted farms and food production in Puerto Rico,” the drought report stated. “The passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto in mid-August caused landslides and damage to access roads to …

Mar 4, 2025 · The drought update explained that Puerto Rico and the USVI have remained free of drought since early 2024. Even with the dry season underway and with several areas starting to experience some dryness, including the southern and western areas of Puerto Rico, rainfall has been plentiful across both U.S. territories overall:

In Puerto Rico, the lack of rain during the first months of 2014 led to losses in agriculture estimated at $20 million and affecting about 4,000 farmers. Over 2,500 livestock farms (28% of all livestock farms) were damaged by drought, with dairy …

Puerto Rico Drought Monitor The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) is a map that shows the location and intensity of drought across the country. Current Status - Map Updated on Sept. 5, 2024

Nov 26, 2016 · Drought conditions in Puerto Rico are perceived initially following a deficiency in precipitation, in absolute amounts, for a given period (figure 1).

Sep 21, 2024 · In Puerto Rico, July and August brought persistent downpours that led to flooding, landslides, and crop losses, particularly in areas with high humidity such as Vieques and Culebra. Farmers...

Sep 19, 2024 · Key impacts in Puerto Rico: July and August were months of continuous rains that impacted farms and food production in Puerto Rico. The passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto in mid-August caused landslides and damage to access roads to …