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water outages

Coverage of water outages in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 30 · 00:24 UTCMost recent: Aug 9 · 12:23 UTC
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Puerto Ricoplace1Pablo José Hernándezperson1David Guraperson1Christina Ruffiniperson1Bloombergorganization1droughttopic1South East Waterorganization1Kentplace1Sussexplace1extreme heattopic1record temperaturestopic1essential water usagetopic1Adm. Kevin Lundayperson1Coast Guardorganization1Department of Homeland Securityorganization1CBS Newsorganization1Nicole Sgangaperson1power cut offtopic1gas outagestopic1
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  • WORLDAug 9 · 12:23 UTCBLOOMBERG
    Puerto Rico Rations Water as Drought Deepens

    Severe drought is causing Puerto Rico to ration water, leading to rotating 48-hour outages for over 180,000 customers. During a Bloomberg broadcast, Commissioner Representative Pablo José Hernández called for a federal emergency declaration, suggesting poor management has worsened the crisis and that local officials must be held accountable.

  • BUSINESSMay 26 · 16:26 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    People in Kent and Sussex asked to use water only for essentials after outages

    South East Water has urged residents in Kent and Sussex to use water only for essential needs due to a surge in demand caused by extreme heat. The company reported a 100m litre increase in usage over the average, following water outages for hundreds of homes over three days during record temperatures.

  • SECURITYApr 30 · 00:24 UTCCBS NEWS
    Coast Guard commandant says power cut off to stations for search and rescue crews

    Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday reported recent power, water, or gas outages at several Coast Guard stations, impacting search and rescue operations. Services have been restored, but further outages are possible as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues.