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Guajataca dam in Puerto Rico fails in aftermath of Hurricane Maria

Puerto Rico is facing a fresh crisis following Hurricane Maria aftermath as it was forced to evacuate thousands of people downstream of a failing dam at the Guajataca River.

The National Weather Service (NWS) for San Juan tweeted an emergency notice on September 22nd to all areas surrounding the river to evacuate immediately.

“All areas surrounding the Guajataca River should evacuate Now. Their lives are in Danger!” wrote the NWS.

A flash flooding warning remains in place for the areas of Isabela and Quebradillas.

The impact of Hurricane Maria caused significant damage to Puerto Rico’s infrastructure. Govenor Ricardo Rossello shared pictures of the damage from an aerial tour.

<who>Photo Credit: Gov. Ricardo Rossello</who>

<who>Photo Credit: Gov. Ricardo Rossello</who>

<who>Photo Credit: Gov. Ricardo Rossello</who>

<who>Photo Credit: Gov. Ricardo Rossello</who>

<who>Photo Credit: Gov. Ricardo Rossello</who>

“Communications are limited and we are doing what we need to bring the message, both here and by radio,” wrote the NWS.

The NWS reported that nearly 8,000 people live within the affected area.

<who>Photo Credit: Gov. Ricardo Rossello</who>

A flash flood emergency was issued for the municipalities of Isabela and Quebradillas after dam operators reported the Guajataca Dam was failing.



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