On Wednesday, Hurricane Maria crashed across the entire U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, making landfall with winds approaching 150 mph (240 kph). Widespread destruction from the worst storm to hit in nearly a century has left almost the entire island without power, and many without running water or cell phone service. Maria also brought heavy rains and flooding, and has been blamed for at least 15 deaths in Puerto Rico alone.
Photos of Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
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Men walk past downed trees after the passage of Hurricane Maria, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on September 20, 2017. Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico's southeast coast around daybreak, packing winds of around 150 mph (240 kph). #
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San Juan is seen during a power loss after Hurricane Maria made landfall on September 20, 2017, in Puerto Rico. Thousands of people sought refuge in shelters, and electricity and phone lines have been severely affected. #
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People are stuck in a traffic jam on an expressway that is blocked by a flooded river after the area was hit by Hurricane Maria in Yauco, Puerto Rico, on September 21, 2017. #
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