In pictures: Maria aftermath on Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico braced for life-threatening flash flooding on Thursday after Hurricane Maria unleashed torrential rains and knocked out power across the island
The island was expected to receive up to 30 inches (76cm) of rain by Saturday
The full extent of damage is unknown as dozens of communities remain without power, authorities say
Maria is the second devastating storm to lash the Caribbean this month
The powerful storm caused at least one death in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello has described Maria as "the most devastating storm in a century"
Recovery efforts are under way as crews work to remove downed trees and scattered rubble
Dominica is still reeling after Maria ripped through the Caribbean island a day earlier, killing at least seven people
Maria caused flooding and left two people dead in the French territory of Guadeloupe
- Published21 September 2017
